• Cooking Time: 10
• Servings: 8
• Preparation Time: 5
• 1 1/2 cups masa harina
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 cup grated cotija cheese
• 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh or frozen corn kernels (about 2 ears)
• 3/4 to 1 cup warm water (110 degrees)
• 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil, for frying

1. Whisk together masa harina, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in cheese and corn kernels. Add water, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until mixture holds together.
2. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, scoop a heaping 1/2 cup mixture, and use your hands to shape into a patty, about 1/3 inch thick. Repeat with remaining mixture, forming 8 patties.
3. Working in batches of 4, fry patties, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. If pan becomes dry, add 2 tablespoons oil for second batch. Cover patties with foil to keep warm, up to 30 minutes.

I dont know what it is about fried food....but I couldn't resist this recipe. I found it in Martha Stewarts Living magazine. You can find masa harina, Mexican corn flour, in the ethnic section of many supermarkets. Cotija, also known as queso anejado, is a crumbly, aged white cheese; look for it in specialty-food stores or Mexican or Latin markets.