JOHN GRISWOLD - NERO'S GRILL
2 pints boiling water
2 level teaspoons salt
2 1/2 cups plain cornmeal
vegetable oil
Add salt to boiling water. Gradually mix in cornmeal until it resembles mush. Using an ice cream scoop, form into balls and pat each ball into a patty shape. Refrigerate overnight.
Heat oil to 325 degrees in a heavy skillet. Fry for approximately 7 minutes. Corn cakes will float when fully cooked.
Yield: 14 corn cakes