Jul 14 2026
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Hush Puppies Recipe

Inspired by Wilma's
Time45m
Serves4

fried cornmeal bites served with remoulade

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Ingredients

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Hush Puppies

Method

Hush Puppies Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

  2. 2

    Add Onion

    Fold in the finely chopped onion until evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture.

  3. 3

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and beaten egg until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix; some lumps are okay.

  5. 5

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  6. 6

    Fry Hush Puppies

    Using a spoon or small ice cream scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.

  7. 7

    Drain

    Remove the hush puppies with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm while frying the remaining batches.

Remoulade Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Mix Sauce Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, horseradish, lemon juice, paprika, salt, black pepper, and green onion. Stir well to combine.

  2. 9

    Chill Sauce

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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