Vegetable Nuggets

Deep-fried nuggets made mostly of corn. Submitted in regards to a request from a mother concerning a school product served to her child. The product you are referring to is a commercially prepared product. Here is my version of this product.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 61 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can cream-style corn
• ⅛ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornmeal
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups canola oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or heavy saucepan to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the corn, flour and pepper. Drop balls of the mixture into cornmeal to coat.

Step 3

Fry the nuggets for about 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve hot.