Hushpuppies
Crisp golden cornmeal balls with a soft, onion flecked middle, made to go with fried fish.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.47 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Mix the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and garlic granules in a bowl. Stir in the spring onions.
- 2
Whisk the egg and buttermilk together, then stir into the dry mix to make a thick, spoonable batter. Rest for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 175C.
- 4
Drop heaped tablespoons of batter into the oil, 5 or 6 at a time. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning, until deep golden and puffed.
4 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper and sprinkle with a little salt.
- 6
Serve warm with tartare sauce or honey butter.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
