Asian Corn Fritters

Spicy corn fritters, done Asian style, are a popular treat in Indonesia and Thailand. These have shrimp and sliced red chiles as optional add-ins.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 199 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 cup chopped fresh chives
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ½ cup frozen peas
• ¼ cup coarsely chopped garlic
• ½ cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
• 3 cups fresh corn kernels, roughly mashed
• ¼ cup white rice flour
• ½ cup chopped raw shrimp (Optional)
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced red chile pepper (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the onion, garlic, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and sweetened condensed milk in the work bowl of a food processor, and pulse 4 to 5 times, until the mixture forms a smooth paste.

Step 3

Scoop the spice paste into a large bowl, and stir in the corn, chives, peas, rice flour, all-purpose flour, egg, water, shrimp, and red chile pepper. Mix together to form a thick batter.

Step 4

Drop batter about 1/4 cup at a time into the hot oil, and fry 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the fritters from the hot oil, and drain on paper towels.