Asian corn fritters are a delightful culinary creation that combines the vibrant flavors of Asia with the comforting taste of corn. Originating from various Asian cultures, these fritters have become a popular street food and a staple in many homes. They are made with a batter of corn kernels, flour, and seasonings, which is then deep-fried until golden brown. Served with a variety of dipping sauces, Asian corn fritters offer a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. Their versatility allows for experimentation with different ingredients and spices, making them a perfect snack or side dish for any occasion.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CORN FRITTERS
Nothing warms up a cool night like a plateful of old-time corn fritters! Dig in, these are delicious!
Provided by Joan Zaffary
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Beat together egg, milk, and melted shortening; stir into flour mixture. Mix in the corn kernels.
- Drop fritter batter by spoonfuls into the hot oil, and fry until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 224.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
INDONESIAN CORN FRITTERS
Provided by Elaine Louie
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 appetizer portions
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and kecap manis. Mix and set aside.
- For the fritters: In a large bowl, combine half the corn kernels, garlic, red bell pepper, nutmeg, ground pepper and egg. Mix well. Place in blender and process at medium speed until pureed. (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. 3)
- Transfer back to bowl; add corn starch, rice flour, shallot and reserved whole corn kernels. Mix well, and season with salt to taste.
- In a wok or a deep frying pan over high heat, add vegetable oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Heat to 350 degrees. Working in batches, scoop up corn mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, and add to hot oil; be careful not to crowd pan. Fry until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes a side; fresh corn may take slightly longer to brown than canned. Drain and place on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 241, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1497 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
THAI CORN FRITTERS RECIPE
Steps:
- Break eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add fish sauce or salt, and soy sauce. Whisk together.
- Add tofu, corn, green onions, coriander, bell pepper, chili, and turmeric. Stir together.
- Mix the baking powder with the flour (this can be done right in your measuring cup). Add this to the wet mixture a little at a time, stirring to form a thick mixture. Taste-test it for salt, adding more fish sauce, or salt if not salty or flavorful enough.
- Heat the oil in a wok or small frying pan over medium-high heat (the oil should be at least 1 inch deep). When bubbles begin to rise from the bottom of the pan, try dropping in a 1/4 tsp. of the mixture. If it sizzles right away, the oil is ready.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture into the oil - each one will be a fritter. Tip: Odd shapes are desirable (see photo). Fry at least 1 minute before disturbing - or until they have a more solid form - then gently turn. Fritters are done when they're golden-brown on both sides. Remove from oil and allow to drain on a clean tea towel or paper towel.
- Serve with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce for dipping. ENJOY! To Make Your Own Dipping Sauce: See our Thai sweet chili sauce homemade recipe .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1199 mg, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 12-15 portions (12-15 servings), UnsaturatedFat 15 g
FRESH CORN FRITTERS (SOUTHEAST ASIA)
This recipe has been slightly tweaked, but the original was from the 2005 cookbook, The Best Recpes in the World. It's here to help fill out my Asian recipes cookbook for the ZWT6.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Roast the whole chiles in a dry skillet until lightly charred all over, then cool, peel, stem & seed.
- In a food processor combine the chile with the red pepper flakes & 2 cups of the corn, processing for a minute or until quite smooth, stopping the machine to scrape down the sides if necessary.
- Combine this puree with the whole corn kernels, egg, flour, spices, cilantro & season with salt & pepper. The mixture should hold together when you clump it, but if it doesn't add a little more flour.
- Put at least 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan or skillet & heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F or until a pinch of flour dropped into it sizzles.
- Use a spoon or your hands to form the batter into golf-ball-size (or smaller) fritters, & gently slide them into the oil. Fry about 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
- Serve & ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 50.6, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 5, Protein 4.8
CORN FRITTERS WITH HOT & SPICY ORIENTAL RELISH
I"ve been tweaking this recipe. It's a combination of several that I've tried. Absolutely delicious with fresh corn however frozen or canned corn can be substituted.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 12-14 fritters
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the relish.
- Heat the wok, add the oil, and when hot add the onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the chilies and garlic, stir-fry for 1 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Stir in the plum sauce and transfer to a food processor and blend until the consistency of chutney.
- Set aside.
- FRITTERS:.
- Cut kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn and place in bowl. This should yield approximately 1 cup of whole corn kernels.
- Grate kernels from remaining 1 to 2 ears on large holes of box grater (yielding 1/2 cup + of grated kernels).
- Place in bowl with whole corn kernels.
- Using the back of a knife, scrape any pulp remaining on all cobs into bowl.
- (If using frozen or canned corn, place the corn in a food processor and blend briefly until just mashed.).
- Stir in beaten egg, flour, cornmeal, cream, shallot, salt and cayenne.
- Heat oil in large heavy bottomed non-stick skillet (or cast-iron)over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Drop 6 heaping tablespoons batter in pan.
- Fry until golden brown or about 1 minute per side.
- Transfer fritters to plate lined with paper towels.
- Arrange on warmed serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve immediatly with spicy relish.
- NOTE: Batter can be prepared ahead, cover & refrigerate up to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 130.7, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3
Tips:
- Choose the right corn. Fresh corn is always the best choice, but frozen corn will also work. If using frozen corn, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Use a variety of vegetables. The recipe calls for onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño, but you can use any vegetables you like. Try adding some chopped carrots, celery, or zucchini.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixed batter will make the fritters tough. Just mix until the ingredients are well combined.
- Use a hot skillet. The skillet should be hot enough to sizzle when you add the batter. This will help the fritters to cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the fritters in batches if necessary. Overcrowding the skillet will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve immediately. Corn fritters are best served hot. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard, or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Asian corn fritters are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your corn fritters turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty snack, give Asian corn fritters a try!
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