IT’S IN THE CAN!

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SWEETCORN FRITTERS AND CHARRED LITTLE GEM LETTUCE WITH BASIL AIOLI

The key to good fritters is a quality non-stick pan, plus the bravery to let them do their thing when frying and not interfere too much, as this is what causes them to break up!

Serves 2 (8 fritters) Preparation time: 40 mins

■ Sweetcorn in water 340g tin, drained
■ Spring onions 6, finely sliced
■ Plain flour 3tbsp
■ Eggs 2
■ Sea salt flakes ½tsp plus extra to sprinkle
■ Rapeseed oil for frying 150ml
■ Little gem lettuce 1, cut into quarters through the core

For the basil Aioli:

■ Egg yolk 1
■ Dijon mustard 1½tsp
■ Garlic clove ½, peeled and minced
■ Sea salt flakes 1tsp
■ Lemon ½, juiced and zested
■ Rapeseed oil 300ml
■ Basil leaves handful, finely chopped

First, stir together the drained sweetcorn, spring onions, flour, eggs and salt in a large mixing bowl,