FationateFoodBelly • Easy Recipes

Ingredients

For the Fritters

• 3 fresh ears of corn (kernels removed) 
• 1 shallot, finely chopped 
• 1 tbsp scallions, chopped 
• 1 tbsp kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced 
• 1 egg 
• 2 Thai chilies (optional, adjust to taste) 
• 1 tbsp hot sauce 
• Salt & pepper to taste 
• 7–8 unpeeled garlic cloves 
• 4–5 whole kaffir lime leaves 
• 3 tbsp rice flour 
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 
• 1 cup water
• Frying oil

For the Tamarind Sauce

• 5–6 garlic cloves, minced 
• 1 tsp grated ginger 
• 2 Thai chilies, chopped 
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro 
• 3 tbsp tamarind juice 
• 1 tbsp brown sugar 
• 1 tbsp hot sauce 
• Salt to taste 

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the corn kernels, shallot, scallions, sliced kaffir lime leaves, egg, Thai chilies, hot sauce, rice flour, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, and water. Stir until well combined. 
2. In a deep pan, heat oil to 350°F–375°F. 
3. Using a spoon, gently drop portions of the corn mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Optional: Add unpeeled garlic and whole kaffir lime leaves to the oil while frying to infuse extra flavor. 
4. In a small bowl, mix together all sauce ingredients until well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed. 
5. Enjoy the corn fritters hot with the tamarind sauce on the side for dipping.