Tunisian Corn Fritters
A crispy and comforting vegetarian snack inspired by Tunisian cuisine, made with cornmeal and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups cornmeal
- ●1 sheet, thawed pastry
- ●1 cup, shredded cheese, gooey
- ●2 large eggs
- ●1/2 cup milk
- ●a pinch salt
- ●a handful, chopped fresh parsley
- ●a handful, chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Cut the pastry into small squares and set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Add the shredded cheese and mix until well combined.
- 5
Add the chopped parsley and cilantro to the bowl and mix until just combined.
- 6
Roll out the pastry squares and brush with a little milk.
- 7
Spoon a small amount of the cornmeal mixture onto each pastry square.
- 8
Fold the pastry squares in half to form triangles and press the edges to seal.
- 9
Place the fritters on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 10
Brush the tops of the fritters with a little milk and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
- 11
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve warm and enjoy!