Indonesian Corn Patties Recipes

INDONESIAN CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and kecap manis. Mix and set aside.
• For the fritters: In a large bowl, combine half the corn kernels, garlic, red bell pepper, nutmeg, ground pepper and egg. Mix well. Place in blender and process at medium speed until pureed. (Variations: For a smooth fritter, add all the corn to the blender; for a very crunchy fritter, reserve all of the corn for Step no. 3)
• Transfer back to bowl; add corn starch, rice flour, shallot and reserved whole corn kernels. Mix well, and season with salt to taste.
• In a wok or a deep frying pan over high heat, add vegetable oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Heat to 350 degrees. Working in batches, scoop up corn mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, and add to hot oil; be careful not to crowd pan. Fry until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes a side; fresh corn may take slightly longer to brown than canned. Drain and place on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.

INDONESIAN CORN CAKES

Steps:

• Combine the corn, eggs, flour and cream in a food processor and blend until the corn is finely chopped and appears creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. Remove to a bowl. Add the shrimp, celery, onions, cilantro, garlic, salt and pepper and mix well.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet.
• For each cake, add a heaping tablespoon of the corn mixture to the skillet. Keep the cakes separated and press to flatten slightly.
• Cook over medium heat until golden brown on the bottom, then turn and cook the other side until golden, about 3 minutes total.
• Continue until all the cakes are cooked, placing them on a platter and keeping them warm. Serve as an appetizer or side dish, garnished with cilantro leaves, if desired.

INDONESIAN CORN PATTIES

Steps:

• In bowl mix corn, fish sauce, pepper, chilli and shallots.
• Mix in egg and cornflour.
• Heat oil in pan, drop large spoonfuls of mixture into pan and cook approx 2 minutes or until underside is nice and golden, turn and cook other side.
• Place in warm oven while cooking remainder.
• Serve with chilli sauce or a vietnamese dipping sauce.

CORN FRITTER PATTIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the pancake mix, egg and milk just until moistened. Stir in the corn. , In a cast-iron or electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

CORN PATTIES

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, mash the corn lightly.
• Add each of the remaining ingredients except for the oil, one at a time, mixing each one thoroughly with the batter.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Drop patties by spoonful into skillet.
• Allow to cook 5-10 minutes, turning once, or until golden brown on each side.
• (Do not turn over too early, or they will fall apart).
• Serve witha little salsa.