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Indonesian Bakwan Jagung

Name: Indonesian Bakwan Jagung
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet corn kernels, fresh or frozen (thawed); 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup rice flour; 1/4 cup water; 1 large egg; 2 green onions, finely sliced; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon chili flakes, adjust to taste

Enjoy these crunchy and savory Indonesian fritters filled with sweet corn and aromatic green onions, perfect for any meal or as a delightful snack.

4.2(756 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·August 5, 2025

Indonesian Bakwan Jagung — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fritters

For the Dipping Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 232 kcal
Protein: 5.5 g
Carbs: 34.3 g
Fat: 8.7 g
Fiber: 2.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 926 kcal
Protein: 21.9 g
Carbs: 137.3 g
Fat: 34.6 g
Fiber: 8.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup sweet corn kernels fresh or frozen (thawed)	132	5	31	1.5	3.5
1/2 cup all-purpose flour	228	6	48	0.5	2
1/4 cup rice flour	145	1.5	32.5	0.3	0.5
1/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1 large egg	70	6	1	5	0
2 green onions, finely sliced	10	0.6	2	0.1	0.6
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.4
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	2	0.1	0.1
1 tablespoon lime juice	4	0.1	1	0	0.1
1 tablespoon honey	64	0.1	17.3	0	0
1 garlic clove minced	4	0.2	1	0	0.1
1 teaspoon chili flakes adjust to taste	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.9

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Mixing the Fritter Batter

1
Combine Dry Ingredients
Combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, and water in a bowl; mix until smooth.
2
Add Egg & Vegetables
Beat in the egg, then fold in the sweet corn and green onions.
3
Season the Batter
Season with ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Preparing the Dipping Sauce

1
Mix the Base
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
2
Finish the Sauce
Add minced garlic and chili flakes; stir to combine.

How to Make Indonesian Bakwan Jagung

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying Fritters
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown.
2
Flipping & Draining
Flip fritters gently to cook both sides evenly. Drain on paper towels.
3
Adjusting Seasoning
Taste a fritter and adjust the seasoning of the batter, if necessary, before frying the rest.