What Kind Of Food Are Hush Puppies?
Hush puppies are a type of small, savory deep-fried ball made with a seasoned cornmeal batter. They are a popular Southern American food often served as a side dish or snack and are traditionally made to accompany seafood dishes. The exact origin of the name “hush puppy” is somewhat unclear, but it’s commonly believed to refer to the way they were used to “hush” or silence barking dogs by throwing them scraps of the fried balls.