Crispy Corn
Indo-Chinese crispy corn — sweet corn kernels battered and fried, tossed in spicy sauce. Tea-time snack or appetizer. Sweet, spicy, crispy.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
18 min
Servings
2
Calories
237 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Corn½ cup
- Flour1 cups
- Cumin½ tsp
- Coriander Powder½
- Turmeric¼ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Corn0.5 cup
- Flour1 cups
- Cumin0.5 tsp
- Coriander Powder0.5
- Turmeric0.25 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Drain 2 cups of corn kernels (canned, drained well, or boiled fresh). Pat very dry.
- 2
Toss corn with ¼ cup cornstarch + 2 tablespoons rice flour + ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper. The corn should be lightly coated with the dry mixture.
- 3
Heat 2 inches oil to 350°F. Carefully add coated corn in batches. Fry 2-3 minutes until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make sauce: heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok. Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped green chili, 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Stir 30 seconds.
- 5
Add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon hot sauce, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon sugar, 2 tablespoons water. Bring to a quick simmer.
- 6
Add the crispy corn. Toss for 30 seconds to coat. Sprinkle with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, lemon juice. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Pat corn very dry. Wet corn = soggy crispy corn.
- 2.Cornstarch + rice flour. Maximum crispness.
- 3.Brief toss in sauce. Maintains crispness.
- 4.Eat immediately. Crispness fades fast.
🔬 Why It Works
Crispy corn succeeds when the corn is dry (cornstarch sticks), the batter is right (cornstarch + rice flour for crisp), and the brief sauce toss doesn't sog it. Sweet corn + spicy sauce + crispy texture is the addictive combination.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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