Golden corn cakes sit alluringly on a rustic white plate, topped with dollops of reddish smoky remoulade and a sprinkle of finely-grated Manchego cheese. Fresh greens and a sprinkling of exotic spices adorn the plate to enhance the visual appeal.

Spanish Corn Cakes with Smoky Remoulade

Name: Spanish Corn Cakes with Smoky Remoulade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: fresh ears of corn, 3 kernels removed; Manchego Cheese, 1 cup finely grated; Green Onion, 3 stalks thinly sliced; large Eggs, 2 none; all-purpose Flour, 1 cup none; Baking Powder, 1 tbsp none; Salt, 1 tsp none; smoky variety Spanish Paprika, 1 tsp none; Mayonnaise, 1 cup none; Lemon, 1 juiced and zested; Olive Oil, 2 tbsp none; Salt, to taste none; Black Pepper, to taste none

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Pan frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: August 26, 2023

This Spanish-inspired brunch is a delightful twist that brings together the sweetness of summer corn with the tangy vibrancy of the remoulade. The combination is elevated with the smoky essence of the Spanish paprika and an interesting addition of creamy Manchego cheese.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh ears of corn - 3 - kernels removed
Manchego cheese - 1 cup - finely grated
Green onion - 3 stalks - thinly sliced
Large eggs - 2 - none
All-purpose flour - 1 cup - none
Baking powder - 1 tbsp - none
Salt - 1 tsp - none
Smoky variety spanish paprika - 1 tsp - none
Mayonnaise - 1 cup - none
Lemon - 1 - juiced and zested
Olive oil - 2 tbsp - none
Salt - to taste - none
Black pepper - to taste - none

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍋🧂🥣

Combine mayonnaise, Spanish paprika, and lemon juice plus zest in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your liking, then refrigerate.
Step 2 - 🌽🧀🥚🥣

In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, Manchego cheese, green onions, eggs, flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Step 3 - 🍳🔥🥘

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and drizzle it with olive oil.
Step 4 - 🌽🥞🔁

Scoop the corn mixture into the heated pan in heaping tablespoons, flattening each dollop. Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.
Step 5 - 🌽🧀🍽️

Serve the corn cakes warm, topped with the smoky remoulade. Garnish with extra grated Manchego cheese and a sprinkle of Spanish paprika.

Additional

You can experiment with different kinds of cheese for a playful twist or add a hint of chili for a spicy kick. While the kids can help in combining the corn cake mixture and shaping them before frying. This dish offers a wonderful culinary journey to Spain, right from your home!