Corn and Pea Fritter Recap

These are super easy and quick to make.  They travel well, and are great to bring to parties!


Ingredients:
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp chipotle pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup unsweetened soy milk or rice milk
3/4 cup corn
3/4 cup peas




Directions:
Combine all the dry ingredients.  Once they are evenly mixed, add the water and "milk" and whisk until you get an even texture.  Stir in the corn and peas.  Heat a couple tbsp of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.  Using a spoon, drop some of the batter in the skillet, and flatten with the bottom of the spoon.  Once they are golden brown, use a spatula to flip them over.  When the become golden brown on the other side, remove from skillet, and place on paper towel to remove excess oil.

Note:
Don't be afraid to substitute ingredients!  Try these with different seasonings, or different vegetables.  Be sure to let us know how you like them!

Vegan Jackfruit Espasol Recap

This is a delicious Filipino treat, perfect for a special occasion!


Ingredients:
1/2 can diced jackfruit
13.5 fl oz can coconut milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 lb rice flour


Directions:
Heat the flour on high heat.  You want to lightly brown the flour.  Stir occasionally so the flour browns evenly.  Once it is a light brown color, sift the flour into a bowl.  Be careful, because the flour is very hot.  Set the flour aside.  Pour the coconut milk into a pot, and bring to a boil over high heat.  Add the sugar to the pot, and stir until the sugar dissolves.  Add the jackfruit to the pot and mix evenly.  When this starts to boil, turn the heat off.  Add the flour mixture to the pot (leaving a small amount to use when kneading the dough).  Stir these together to form the dough.  Sprinkle some flour on your kneading surface, then pour the dough out (being careful as the dough is extremely hot).  Carefully knead the dough, using a rolling pin to help if needed.  Once done kneading, roll out the dough until it is about 1/4 inch thick.  Cut the espasol into your desired shape.  Toss each piece into the extra flour, so that it doesn't stick to itself when you plate it.


Note:
Try using more jackfruit, different fruit altogether, or a combination of fruit in this recipe.  Also, try making this recipe with agave syrup or maple syrup instead of sugar.  Have fun with it!