Friday, December 23, 2011

My favorite snack - Corn Fritters


2 ears fresh corn -slice out the kernels
6 shallots
5-6 dried  - seeded (1/2 snip thinly with scissors, 1/2 soaked for a while and pound with shallots)
2 tablespoon dried shrimp (washed and pounded with the shallots and chillies)
1 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoon rice flour
1/2 cup thick coconut milk
2 teaspoons tumeric powder
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon food seasoning (optional)
vegetable oil for deep frying


1. Ground with a mortal and pestal or a blender, the shallots , half of the dried chillies, dried prawns and tumeric powder into a paste.
2. In a bowl, mix together the flours. Put in the corn and the sliced shallots and snipped chillies. 
3. Add in the pounded paste, coconut milk, salt, seasoning and water . Mix well
 4. Let stand for about 1-2 hours.
5. Heat up some oil in a wok.
6. Using a teaspoon, spoon the batter into the oil and fry till golden brown.





















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