Fried Corn and Mozzarella Cakes (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Fried Corn and Mozzarella Cakes (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium-size saute pan over medium heat. Add the corn, shallots, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and the black pepper and cook, stirring, until the corn and shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Combine the eggs and cream in a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend well. Add the cornmeal, flour, masa harina, baking powder, cayenne, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the water. Mix well. Fold in the corn-and-shallot mixture. Stir in the cheese. Heat 1/2 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, but not smoking, gently drop the batter, 2 tablespoons at a time, into the pan. You can cook about four cakes at a time. Cook until the cakes are lightly golden on both sides, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Repeat until all of the oil and the batter are used up. Drain the cakes on paper towels. Sprinkle wit
  2. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  4. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  5. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 139.83 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.46g 10%
Cholesterol 35.44mg 12%
Sodium 1113.53mg 46%
Potassium 194.9mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.9g 5%
Sugars 0.47g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 9%
Protein 6.33g 13%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 157.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 190.25 Kcal (797 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.79g 10%
Cholesterol 48.22mg 12%
Sodium 1515.08mg 46%
Potassium 265.18mg 4%
Total Carbs 21.64g 5%
Sugars 0.65g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 9%
Protein 8.61g 13%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 7%
Calcium 214.2mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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