Hush Puppies (wheat-free)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cornmeal
• 1 cup rice flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 teaspoons seasoning salt
• chives or green onion top
• 1 medium onion
• 1 egg
• milk or water or apple juice, to make doughy

Recipe

• 1 combine dry ingredients in a bowl, break up any lumps.
• 2 stir in onions, green onions, and chives.
• 3 add egg and blend well.
• 4 add liquid until batter is thick enough to form into balls, but not runny.
• 5 in a large skillet or deep fryer, heat 4" oil to 350°f or 180°c.
• 6 form batter into 3/4" to 1" balls and drop into the hot oil (use two spoons to form them with).
• 7 do not crowd.
• 8 cook until dark golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• 9 drain on paper towels.