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Save the chilli oil for future use.

Save the chilli oil for future use.

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Corn Fritters

45 mins

serves 4

serves 4

A delicious corn fritters recipe.

Moderate

Ingredients

  • 100ml milk

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

  • ¾ cup chopped spring onions

  • 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

  • 1½ tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • ¾ cup cornmeal

  • ½ cup plain flour

  • Chilli Jam:

  • 150ml oil (50/50 vegetable and olive)

  • 200g red onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic

  • 150g fresh chillies (long and short)

  • 1 tbs chilli flakes

  • 100g palm sugar

  • 7g shrimp paste

  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Remove kernels from corn cobs.

  • Combine all ingredients to create fritter mixture.

  • Shape into fritters.

  • Heat pan over medium heat and cook fritters until golden brown and cooked through.

  • Chilli Jam:

  • Simmer chillies, onion, and garlic until softened.

  • Add chilli flakes, palm sugar, and shrimp paste; simmer for 5 minutes.

  • Remove from heat, strain excess oil, and blend.

  • Add more oil for desired consistency.