Indonesian Bakwan Jagung

Name: Indonesian Bakwan Jagung
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet corn kernels; 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; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Crispy Corn Fritters with a Flavorful Twist

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

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Fritters

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

For the Dipping Sauce

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 garlic clove

minced

1 teaspoon chili flakes

adjust to taste

Preparation

Mixing the Fritter Batter

Combine Dry Ingredients

Combine the all-purpose flour, rice flour, and water in a bowl; mix until smooth.

Add Egg & Vegetables

Beat in the egg, then fold in the sweet corn and green onions.

Season the Batter

Season with ground coriander, salt, and black pepper.

Preparing the Dipping Sauce

Mix the Base

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.

Finish the Sauce

Add minced garlic and chili flakes; stir to combine.

Cooking Process

Frying Fritters

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown.

Flipping & Draining

Flip fritters gently to cook both sides evenly. Drain on paper towels.

Adjusting Seasoning

Taste a fritter and adjust the seasoning of the batter, if necessary, before frying the rest.

Plating & Serving