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Thai Corn Fritters (Vegan)

4.75 from 4 votes
Author: Thomas Pagot
These Thai-inspired corn fritters are amazingly crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside, and subtly infused with red curry paste, ginger, and garlic! A delightful appetizer that can be served with sweet chili sauce or a zesty yogurt sauce!
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 15 minutes
Total Time : 30 minutes
Servings 8 fritters
Calories 164 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ear of sweet corn about 3/4 cup of kernels
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp white rice flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red curry paste
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the corn: Using your hands, remove the leaves and the threads from the ear of corn. Trim off each end of the corn and cut the corn into 2-3 pieces.
  • Use a knife to cut one row of corn kernels. Use your thumb to detach the following rows. They will come very easily. Repeat with the remaining corn pieces.
  • Add the corn kernels to a clean bowl and cover with water. Stir to clean the corn and strain using a sieve. Rinse a second time.
  • Prepare the batter: In a small bowl, stir together the flour, rice flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Add the red curry paste, minced ginger, garlic, and water. Mix using a spoon until it forms a thick batter.
  • Next, add the drained corn kernels and stir to coat.
  • Fry: In a deep saucepan, heat the oil until it reaches about 350°F (175°C). You can test if the oil is hot enough by dipping a wooden spatula or chopstick. If you see bubbles forming around it, the oil is hot.
  • Using a ¼ measuring cup or large spoon, carefully pour 2-3 tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil.
  • Fry for 20-30 seconds and flip. Fry for another 30-50 seconds or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove from oil and transfer it to a plate lined with kitchen paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Repeat with the remaining batter and serve the fritters immediately with a dipping sauce like sweet chili sauce!

Notes

  • Fry just before serving. Just like any fried food, these are best served right after frying for a crispy texture. After 15-30 minutes, they tend to soften.
  • Use coconut milk. If you want a subtle coconut flavor, feel free to replace the water with cold coconut milk.
  • Prepare the batter ahead of time. You can make the batter up to 1 day ahead of time and keep it in the refrigerator.
  • Be careful during frying. Pour the batter gently and carefully into the oil and not from too high, or it will splatter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 fritter | Calories: 164 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3 g | Protein: 1.3 g | Fat: 14.1 g | Saturated Fat: 1.8 g | Sodium: 49 mg | Potassium: 108 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Calcium: 8 mg | Iron: 1 mg
Course : Appetizer
Cuisine : Thai
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