Ingredients:
- For the cakes:
- 2 cups corn kernels, divided in half (from about 3 ears)
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for cooking
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup basil chiffonade, plus more for garnish
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- For the topping:
- 2 heirloom tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Eggs, poached or fried or left off if you’re lazy