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Ingredients

120g (2/3 cup) polenta (cornmeal)

50g (1/3 cup) plain flour

1 tablespoon cornflour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 green shallots, ends trimmed, finely chopped

1 egg, lightly whisked

80ml (1/3 cup) buttermilk

Vegetable oil, to deep-fry

Method

Step 1

Combine the polenta, flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt and shallot in a medium bowl. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir to combine.

Step 2

Add enough oil to a medium saucepan to reach a depth of 6cm. Heat to 190°C (when the oil is ready, a cube of bread will turn golden brown in 10 seconds). Carefully place 4 dessert-spoonfuls of dough into the oil. Cook, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Reheat the oil and repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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