simple hush puppies

3/4 cup cornmeal
1/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cork kernels
1 jalapeno (finely diced)
3 scallions (finely diced)
dash of pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

whisk all of the above ingredients together, except for the vegetable oil. spoon 1 tbsp. balls of the mixture into the heated oil. fry until golden brown. about 3-4 mins. serve warm.

enjoy :)

justin