Indonesian Corn Fritters Recipe

Name: Indonesian Corn Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup Thai sweet chili sauce; ⅓ cup Bango or other kecap manis; 4 ears of corn, kernels cut from cob, or one 15 1/4 ounce can of corn, drained; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, julienned into pieces 1/2 inch long, and 1/8 inch wide; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons corn starch; 2 tablespoons rice flour; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; Salt; Vegetable oil

Servings: persons

⅓ cup Thai sweet chili sauce
⅓ cup Bango or other kecap manis
4 ears of corn, kernels cut from cob, or one 15 1/4 ounce can of corn, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon red bell pepper, julienned into pieces 1/2 inch long, and 1/8 inch wide
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons corn starch
2 tablespoons rice flour
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
Salt
Vegetable oil

1
For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and kecap manis.
2
Mix and set aside.
3
For the fritters: In a large bowl, combine half the corn kernels, garlic, red bell pepper, nutmeg, ground pepper and egg.
4
Mix well.
5
Place in blender and process at medium speed until pureed.
6
(Variations: For a smooth fritter, add all the corn to the blender; for a very crunchy fritter, reserve all of the corn for Step no.
7
3)
8
Transfer back to bowl; add corn starch, rice flour, shallot and reserved whole corn kernels.
9
Mix well, and season with salt to taste.
10
In a wok or a deep frying pan over high heat, add vegetable oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches.
11
Heat to 350 degrees.
12
Working in batches, scoop up corn mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, and add to hot oil; be careful not to crowd pan.
13
Fry until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes a side; fresh corn may take slightly longer to brown than canned.
14
Drain and place on paper towels.
15
Serve with dipping sauce.

175

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup Thai sweet chili sauce, ⅓ cup Bango or other kecap manis, 4 ears of corn, kernels cut from cob, or one 15 1/4 ounce can of corn, drained, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Corn Fritters falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indonesian Corn Fritters

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