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Hush puppy
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 337 kcal —
- Protein 7.7 g 15%
- Carbohydrate 43 g 16%
- Fat 14 g 17%
- Saturated fat 2.1 g 11%
- Fibre 2.8 g 10%
- Sugars 2 g —
- Sodium 668 mg 29%
- Cholesterol 45 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 41 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 µg 3%
- Vitamin E 1.3 mg 8%
- Vitamin K 23.6 µg 20%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.35 mg 29%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.33 mg 26%
- Niacin (B3) 2.8 mg 17%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.36 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 6%
- Folate (B9) 89 µg 22%
- Vitamin B12 0.19 µg 8%
- Choline 32.7 mg 6%
Minerals
- Calcium 278 mg 21%
- Iron 3 mg 17%
- Magnesium 24 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 189 mg 15%
- Potassium 144 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.66 mg 6%
- Copper 0.07 mg 7%
- Manganese 0.22 mg 10%
- Selenium 15.8 µg 29%
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Questions about Hush puppy
What are hush puppies made of?
They’re small, savoury balls of cornmeal batter, usually mixed with flour, egg, milk or buttermilk, and a little onion. They’re traditionally deep-fried until crisp and golden outside and soft inside.
How do you fry hush puppies without them falling apart?
Let the batter stand for about 10 minutes so the cornmeal can absorb some moisture. Drop small spoonfuls into oil heated to 175–180 °C and fry for about 2–3 minutes, turning them until golden all over.
Can you bake hush puppies instead of frying them?
Yes, though they’ll be less crisp than the deep-fried version. Spoon the batter into a greased mini-muffin tin and bake at 200 °C for about 12–15 minutes, until set and golden.
How do you store and reheat hush puppies?
Cool them, then keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat on a baking tray at 180 °C for about 8–10 minutes; an oven or air fryer brings back more crispness than a microwave.
What do you serve with hush puppies?
They’re a classic side for fried fish and seafood, and go well with prawns, coleslaw or a spicy dipping sauce. Serve them warm, while the outside is still crisp.
What can you use instead of cornmeal in hush puppies?
There isn’t a close substitute that gives the same characteristic coarse, sweetcorn flavour and texture. If you only have polenta, use finely ground polenta rather than coarse polenta, which can leave the hush puppies gritty.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 3912 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
