Looking for a unique and delicious recipe? Look no further than these Corn ‘Oysters’. Made with cream-style corn, eggs, finely rolled crackers, and a hint of onion, they’re the perfect appetizer or side dish for your meals. They’re easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 can cream-style corn
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. grated onion
- 8 to 10 finely rolled crackers
- salt
Frying Instructions
- Mix and let stand several hours or overnight.
- Drop by teaspoon in hot vegetable oil and fry until brown on both sides.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time:30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
A Tale of Corn, Crackers, and a Night to Remember
Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? A time when I was just a novice in the kitchen, trying to impress my friends with a fancy dish. The dish: Corn “Oysters”. The ingredients: cream-style corn, eggs, onion, crackers, and a sprinkle of salt. This is a story of laughter, burnt fingers, and one deliciously peculiar dish.
The Unlikely Cast of Ingredients
One day, I found myself in the middle of an impromptu dinner party with a can of cream-style corn, a couple of eggs, half a teaspoon of grated onion and some finely rolled crackers. I thought to myself, “What in the world am I going to whip up with these?” But fear not, dear reader, for in the midst of chaos, creativity shines the brightest.
The Mixing Saga Begins
With the swagger of a Michelin-star chef, I started mixing the ingredients. I dumped the cream-style corn, cracked the eggs, grated the onion, and crushed the crackers. It looked like a Picasso painting on my countertop, a beautiful mess of colors and textures. I sprinkled some salt, gave it a good mix, and let it stand for several hours. My kitchen smelled like a mix of a bakery and an onion farm, but I was hopeful.
The Art of Waiting
The hardest part? Waiting. This isn’t your instant ramen, folks. We’re talking about a dish that requires patience and time. So, as the mixture sat, I busied myself with cleaning and, well, occasionally taste-testing. I mean, who could resist a sneak peek, right?
The Sizzling Showdown
As the sun set, it was time for the real action. I heated up some vegetable oil and, with a shaky hand, dropped a teaspoon of the mixture into the pan. The sizzle that followed was like music to my ears, the smell intoxicating. I watched as each piece turned a beautiful golden brown, flipping them carefully to avoid the dreaded oil splatter.
The Great Flip
You haven’t known fear until you’ve tried to flip a corn “oyster” without burning yourself. Trust me, it’s a delicate dance of timing, skill, and sheer luck. I’ve had popcorn kernels explode in my face, but that was nothing compared to the stakes of flipping these bad boys.
The Grand Finale
I served the corn “oysters” to my friends with a flourish, cheeks flushed from the heat and hands slightly singed. As they took their first bites, I held my breath. The verdict? A resounding success. The cream-style corn was the star, the eggs and crackers adding a wholesome texture, the onion providing just the right amount of zing, and the salt tying it all together.
The End…Or is it?
And so, my friends, that’s the story of my first foray into the world of Corn “Oysters”. A story of triumph, of laughter, and proof that with a can of cream-style corn, a dash of bravery, and a pinch of salt, you can conquer the world. Or at least, a dinner party.
