Indonesian Sweetcorn Balls

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   Place the peanuts in a food processor and process briefly until coarsely ground.

2. 2

   Alternatively, grind them in a mortar with a pestle.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sweetcorn, onion, flour, coriander and chilli sauce.

4. 4

   Season to taste with salt.

5. 5

   Knead to a dough, adding a little warm water if necessary, to make the dough workable.

6. 6

   Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy-based saucepan.

7. 7

   Using your hands, form tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls, then drop the sweetcorn balls into the hot oil, in batches, and cook until golden and crisp.

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   Remove the sweetcorn balls with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper and keep warm while you cook the remaining batches.

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   Serve immediately or leave to cool first.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.