For the CILANTRO SAUCE:

1/2 cup tomatillo salsa
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
Juice of 1/2 lime, or more to taste
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the CORN FRITTERS:

5 medium ears fresh, uncooked corn
1/2 cup unbleached white flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 scallions, chopped
1 cup rice milk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 small fresh hot chili pepper, seeded and minced, optional
Oil for frying