1 c. self rising corn meal
1/2 c. self rising flour
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tsp. ketchup
2 oz. beer
1 egg
Salt and pepper (liberal)
Buttermilk, less than 1/2 pint

Stir together above ingredients. Add buttermilk to make thick batter. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Pour 1/2 to 1 inch oil in iron skillet. Spoon batter into hot oil. Fry until lightly browned. Place in styrofoam ice bucket to keep warm. Serve hot.