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Corn Fritters with Avocado Salsa


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  • Author: Jill Nammar
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore, Gluten-Free

Description

Sweet corn fritters get a Thai twist with coconut milk and basil. Serve with a refreshing avocado salsa for a vibrant appetizer.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Fry until golden brown on the other side and cooked through the center. Serve with lime wedges.

For the Salsa

  1. 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