Galettes de Maïs with Avocado Crème

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups cups corn kernels
• 0.5 cup cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs
• 0.25 cup cup crème fraîche
• 1 avocado
• 1 lime
• 2 scallions
• 0.5 tsp tsp baking powder
• 0.5 tsp tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp tbsp fresh chives(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep: Finely chop the scallions and chives. Halve the lime. Pit and peel the avocado.

2. 2

   Make the avocado crème: Mash the avocado with the crème fraîche, juice of half the lime, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.

3. 3

   Make the batter: In a bowl, whisk the eggs, then stir in flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, corn, and scallions until a thick batter forms.

4. 4

   Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly; cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden, working in batches and adding oil as needed (about 12 minutes total).

5. 5

   Serve the galettes warm topped with avocado crème, a squeeze of the remaining lime, and a sprinkle of chives.