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Herb Sauerkraut Corn Cakes

Herb Sauerkraut Corn Cakes

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, German
Keyword corn cakes, corn fritters, Sauerkraut, summer meals
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 corn cakes
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 2 ears corn
  • 1/3 cup mixed fresh chopped herbs
  • 2 tablespoons plus 5 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup sauerkraut drained and chopped
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons greek yogurt
  • 2/3 cup club soda
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cut the kernels off the corn cobs.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the corn and the herbs.
  3. Sauté over high heat for a few minutes until the corn starts to brown.
    Saute corn and herbs
  4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, yogurt, and club soda.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add the scallions, orange pepper, sauerkraut, and corn herb mixture.
    Herb Sauerkraut Corn Cakes
  8. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper
  9. Mix to combine thoroughly and let rest for 15 minutes.
  10. Heat the remainder of the vegetable oil in the large skillet.
  11. Stir the mixture a few times.
  12. Place a layer of paper towels next to the stove.
  13. Portion out the mixture into 3-4 tablespoon-sized cakes, place in the skillet and fry on both sides until golden.
    Herb Sauerkraut Corn Cakes
  14. Transfer to the paper towels. Pat the excess oil off.
  15. Place the cakes on a serving platter and serve with seasoned sour cream or yogurt.