When many people think of beignets, they think of those wonderful, soft, pillow-like pastries sprinkled with confectionery sugar, served at Cafe Du Monde in the Old French Quarter.
As New Orleans gets back on its feet following Hurricane Katrina, I’d highly recommend a visit to the Crescent City to taste the real thing.
In the meantime, here’s a different twist on a New Orleans favorite that you can try at home. It’ll have your family and friends saying, “Laissez les bons temps rouler.”
Ingredients:
4 cups LouAna Peanut Oil, for that nutty taste with no cholesterol
3 cups flour
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 lb. lump crabmeat
2 cups fresh corn, cooked
1/4 cup parsley, minced
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
Directions:
1. Heat peanut oil in frying pot until oil reaches 350