Griddle Corn Cakes

Ingredients
¾ cup fine or medium-ground corn meal (I prefer white, but you can use yellow or blue, too)
¾ cup buttermilk
Pinch baking soda
Pinch salt
1 t. chopped jalapeno peppers (optional)
¼ cup olive oil
Fleur de sel

You will also need:
Griddle pan or iron skillet
Mixing bowl
Large spoon
Heat-proof spatula

Instructions
Mix together corn meal, buttermilk, baking soda and pinch of salt in a small mixing bowl. Add jalapeno peppers, if desired. Set aside.

Heat olive oil in griddle or skillet over medium high heat until hot. Drop the corn meal mixture by tablespoons onto the griddle. Reduce heat slightly and cook until well-browned (about 3-4 minutes). Flip with the spatula and allow to brown on the other side. Remove from heat when browned and crisp.

Drain briefly on a paper towel. Remove from the paper towel and place on a plate. Sprinkle with fleur de sel. Serve immediately.