Description
Sweet corn fritters get a Thai twist with coconut milk and basil. Serve with a refreshing avocado salsa for a vibrant appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups (830 ml) corn kernels
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 bell pepper
- A handful Thai basil
- 1-2 Thai chili peppers
- 1 inch ginger
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 large eggs
- 1-1/2 cups (355 ml) self rising flour
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) coconut milk
- Oil
- Sea salt
- 6 large tomatoes
- A drizzle honey
- A couple squeezes lime juice
- 1 avocado
- A generous handful Thai basil
Instructions
- Sauté the bell pepper and Thai pepper in a little oil with a pinch of salt until tender. Add the corn, grated ginger, shredded coconut, and scallions. Add a little more oil and sauté until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl and set aside to cool.
- Once cool, stir in the chopped basil, flour, a dash of salt, coconut milk beverage, and eggs. Stir to combine. Add more coconut milk if the batter is too dry. Let the batter sit for five minutes before pan-frying for fluffier fritters.
- Drop 1/4 cup of batter onto a medium-hot (approximately 350°F/177°C) nonstick frying pan coated with oil. Pan-fry until golden brown on one side, then flip.
- Fry until golden brown on the other side and cooked through the center. Serve with lime wedges.
For the Salsa
- Toss all salsa ingredients in a bowl and serve with the corn fritters.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan before adding it to the fritter batter.
- If you don’t have self-rising flour, use all-purpose flour and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 fritters
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 100