Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Ingredients:

SALSA VERDE

• 2 tomatillos, chopped (remove papery skin)
• 4 ounces mild green chilies
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt & fresh ground pepper

TOMATO SALSA

• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon Spanish onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh minced
• 1/4 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 jalapeno, small minced
• salt
• fresh ground pepper

SOUTHWESTERN SAUCE

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon water
• 3/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• salt
• garlic powder

TAMALE CAKES

• 1 1/2 cups corn, sweet frozen
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup masa harina (corn flour)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

GARNISH

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 avocado, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh chopped