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 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 fresh ears of corn kernels removed; 1 cup Manchego Cheese finely grated; 3 stalks Green Onion thinly sliced; 2 large Eggs; 1 cup all-purpose Flour; 1 tbsp Baking Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp smoky variety Spanish Paprika; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1 Lemon juiced and zested; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper

Sweet corn cakes, smoky remoulade, with Manchego cheese.

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Pan frying

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · August 26, 2023

A little about this dish

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
All-purpose flour — 1 cup
Baking powder — 1 tbsp
Salt — 1 tsp
Smoky variety spanish paprika — 1 tsp
Mayonnaise — 1 cup
Lemon — 1 — juiced and zested
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

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.

A final fox tip

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!