Best Hot Corn Relish Recipes

CORN FRITTERS WITH HOT & SPICY ORIENTAL RELISH

Steps:

• Make the relish.
• Heat the wok, add the oil, and when hot add the onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.
• Add the chilies and garlic, stir-fry for 1 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
• Stir in the plum sauce and transfer to a food processor and blend until the consistency of chutney.
• Set aside.
• FRITTERS:.
• Cut kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn and place in bowl. This should yield approximately 1 cup of whole corn kernels.
• Grate kernels from remaining 1 to 2 ears on large holes of box grater (yielding 1/2 cup + of grated kernels).
• Place in bowl with whole corn kernels.
• Using the back of a knife, scrape any pulp remaining on all cobs into bowl.
• (If using frozen or canned corn, place the corn in a food processor and blend briefly until just mashed.).
• Stir in beaten egg, flour, cornmeal, cream, shallot, salt and cayenne.
• Heat oil in large heavy bottomed non-stick skillet (or cast-iron)over medium-high heat until shimmering.
• Drop 6 heaping tablespoons batter in pan.
• Fry until golden brown or about 1 minute per side.
• Transfer fritters to plate lined with paper towels.
• Arrange on warmed serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve immediatly with spicy relish.
• NOTE: Batter can be prepared ahead, cover & refrigerate up to 4 hours.

HOT AND SWEET CORN RELISH

Steps:

• 1. Sterilize jars and keep warm. Immerse lids and rings in very hot water and leave them there until you're ready to use them.
• 2. Combine corn, onions, bell peppers, hot peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt, mustard, celery seed, turmeric and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large, non-reactive pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
• 3. Fill the hot jars with the relish leaving 1" head space, run a small spatula around the inside of the jars to remove air bubbles and wipe rims and jar threads with a damp paper towel. Please lids on jars and tighten rings to fingertip tightness.
• 4. Lower jars on a rack in the canner using a jar lifter. Make sure the jars are covered with at least 3-4 inches of water. Return to a boil and boil gently for 15 minutes.
• 5. Remove jars and place on a clean dish towel out of direct sunlight. Let rest for 24 hours. Test jars for seal and refrigerate any unsealed jars. Store sealed jars in a dark cupboard for up to one year.

HOT CORN RELISH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium heat cook corn in stock with chilies, sweet pepper, marjoram and salt until reduced to 3 1/2 cups.
• Remove from heat.
• Whisk in butter.
• Garnish with cilantro.