Babaloo Corn Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium sized bowl assemble the dry spice mix ingredients and mix well.
2. 2
   Add the corn flour, corn meal, baking powder, and the baking soda; mix well and set this flour mixture aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and melted butter; add in the beaten egg and whisk well.
4. 4
   Gradually whisk the flour mixture into eggy mixture; whisk this until it is completely blended.
5. 5
   Add the honey, shrimp, corn kernels, scallions, garlic, and fresh cilantro; mix well.
6. 6
   You now have your corn cake batter!
7. 7
   Note: It's best to fry your corn cakes in batches so preheat your oven to 200 degrees so that you keep what you just did nice and warm.
8. 8
   To fry the corn cakes (per batch):.
9. 9
   Wipe down the interior of a non-stick pan with 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
10. 10
    Heat the pan over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
11. 11
    Ladle the batter into the pan to form corn cakes.
12. 12
    Do not overcrowd the pan.
13. 13
    Fry off the corn cakes 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are golden brown.
14. 14
    Repeat this process until all of the batter is fried off.
15. 15
    While frying off the rest of the corn cakes, keep the completed ones warm in your preheated oven.
16. 16
    To serve--garnish each portion with a dollop of sour cream.