Make The African Gourmet Yellow Plantain Cornmeal Hushpuppies  What to make with that handful of cornmeal other than cornmeal mush or cornmeal pancakes? Make cornmeal hushpuppies. Cornmeal hushpuppies are a small, flavorful, deep-fried ball made from cornmeal batter.  Make The African Gourmet yellow plantain cornmeal hushpuppies. Yields about 10 to 12 fritters. Ingredients 2 overly ripe yellow plantains ¼ cup onion finely chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons self-rising fine ground cornmeal ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon brown sugar ½-1 teaspoon red pepper flake   Directions In a large deep frying pan, heat 3 inches of vegetable oil on medium or use a deep fryer set to medium heat. Peel and mash the plantains until it resembles a thick paste. Add remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonful’s into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 ½ -2 minutes on each side. Remove fritter from oil and drain on a paper towel. Hushpuppies are a favorite st...