One bite and you’ll see why these golden savoury dumplings are one of the highlights of home-style Southern cooking.
Prep Time : 0:05 | Cook Time : 0:10 | Total Time : 0:15 | Serving : 8 person.
Ingredients
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120g (2/3 cup) polenta (cornmeal)
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50g (1/3 cup) plain flour
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1 tablespoon cornflour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 green shallots, ends trimmed, finely chopped
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1 egg, lightly whisked
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80ml (1/3 cup) buttermilk
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Vegetable oil, to deep-fry
Method
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Step 1
Combine the polenta, flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt and shallot in a medium bowl. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir to combine.
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Step 2
Add enough oil to a medium saucepan to reach a depth of 6cm. Heat to 190°C (when the oil is ready, a cube of bread will turn golden brown in 10 seconds). Carefully place 4 dessert-spoonfuls of dough into the oil. Cook, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Reheat the oil and repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot or at room temperature.