Turnip Corn Balls - The Local Palate

Ingredients

• 2 quarts peanut oil for frying
• 2 or 3 bunches Hakurei turnips
• greens removed
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 recipe corn dog batter (follows)
• Special equipment: 4 wooden skewers
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1½ teaspoon fresh thyme
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 large egg,1½ cups light beer