Corn fritters 2

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10Fresh corn cobs
4Eschalots, peeled and chopped
5Cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2Candle nuts or brazil nuts, chopped
1x3cm piece lesser galangal (kencur), peeled and chopped or 1 teaspoon kencur powder*
1sliceTurmeric, peeled and chopped
OR
½teaspoonTurmeric powder
3smallsRed chillies, seeded and chopped
6Eggs, beaten
Salt to taste
Coconut oil or peanut oil for shallow frying

Directions

Slice the kernels from the corn cobs, crush lightly and place in a bowl. Pound the eschalots, garlic, candle nuts, galangal, turmeric and chillies until smooth in a mortar and pestle, or process in a blender until smooth. Mix with the corn. Mix in the eggs and salt.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture, a few at a time, into hot oil and shallow fry until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

*Sliced lesser galangal is available in jars, preserved in brine under the name of kencur.

From: Sherree Johansson Date: 06-07-95 (159) Fido: Cooking