How to Make Corn Fritters

How to Make Corn Fritters

Crispy and tasty, corn fritters can be served with a sweet chilli
sauce, or served as an accompaniment to a main meal. In this
article, you can take your pick between two recipes, or perhaps even
try both to see which you like the most. These tasty fritters are
ideal quick fix foods for a lazy Sunday morning brunch, for a late
night supper, or for any other time you'd like to enjoy corn
fritters.

Both recipes provide 4 servings, making up to 24 individual fritters.

!! Ingredients !!

Version 1:

* 90 g / 3 1/8 oz corn flour

* 60 g / 2 18 oz all-purpose flour

* ¼ tsp baking powder

* ½ tsp salt

* 1 tsp ground coriander

* ½ tsp ground cumin

* 1 egg , lightly beaten

* A few drops of lemon juice

* 350 g / 12 1/2 oz sweetcorn

* 4 spring onions , finely sliced

* 3 tbsp chopped coriander

* 1 small bowl of sweet chilli sauce , to serve

* 100 ml / 3 1/3 oz oil for frying

* 120 ml / 4 1/4 oz water

Version 2:

* 15.25 ounces of whole kernel corn

* 2 eggs

* 2 tablespoons of flour

* Salt

* Pepper

* Two tablespoons of vegetable oil

!! Steps !!

!! Version 1 !!

Sift the ingredients. Sieve the corn flour, flour, baking powder,
salt, ground coriander and cumin into a bowl.

Make the batter. Add the egg, a few drops of lemon juice and the
water.

Mix until you have a smooth batter.

Finish the batter. Add the sweetcorn, spring onions and chopped
coriander to the batter.

Mix well.

Heat the oil. In a frying pan, heat the oil.

Cook the fritters. When the oil is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the
mixture for each fritter and flatten with the back of a spoon.

Cook for about 2-3 minutes and then turn over to the other side.
Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Drain the fritters. When the fritters are cooked, absorb any excess
oil with kitchen paper.

Serve. Serve with chili sauce and garnish with coriander or
parsley leaves.

!! Version 2 !!

Open cans of corn and drain. Place corn in a large bowl.

Separate eggs into 2 small bowls. Lightly beat egg yolks.

* Add egg yolks to corn. Add flour, salt, and pepper to taste.

* Beat egg whites with hand-held mixer until stiff peaks are formed.
Then fold egg whites into the corn mixture.

Heat large skillet on high. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to skillet.

Reduce heat to medium. Add batter to skillet.

Cook until browned, about 2 minutes on each side.

Place on plate and enjoy!

!! Video !!

!! Tips !!

* You can substitute canned corn for cooked frozen corn or fresh
corn and vice versa.

!! Warnings !!

* Always take care around hot oil; never leave it unattended even
for a moment. Be sure that kids and pets are well away from the
cooking area.

!! Things You'll Need !!

* Sieve

* Medium bowl

* Whisk

* Medium frying pan/skillet

* Spatula or turner

* Spoon

* Serving plate

!! Related WikiHows !!

* How to Make Pancakes

* How to Make French Toast

* How to Bake Corn Muffins

* How to Make Eggs Benedict

* How to Make French Toast Waffles

!! Sources And Citations !!

* Version 1 from Videojug, How to make corn fritters,
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-corn-fritters. Shared
with permission.

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