Hawaiian Hush Puppies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup finely diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup finely diced jalapeno pepper
• 1/4 cup finely diced pineapple
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the buttermilk, cheese, bell peppers, onion, cilantro, parsley, jalapeno pepper, and pineapple.
3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the hush puppy batter into the hot oil. Fry until the hush puppies are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
6. Remove the hush puppies from the oil and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Hush puppies are a traditionally Southern dish, but this Hawaiian-style variation adds a unique flavor twist.
• The peppers, pineapple, and herbs add a nice flavor and crunch to the hush puppies.
• Hush puppies can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or snack.