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Corn Fritters with Red Curry Paste

By Sho @ Hungry for Thai on Jan 9th 2025 Sho

Whip up a quick and easy Thai-style snack with these crispy corn fritters! Sweet corn is mixed with red curry paste and fried to golden perfection. Serve with sweet chili sauce for a delicious balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors—perfect for any occasion!

Corn Fritters with Red Curry Paste

Table of Contents

What you'll need

  • Cooked Corn Kernels: Adds natural sweetness and texture to the fritters.
  • Sugar: Enhances the sweetness of the corn and balances the flavors.
  • Salt: Brings out the flavors and balances the sweetness.
  • Egg: Acts as a binder to hold the mixture together.
  • Red Curry Paste: Adds bold, spicy, and aromatic Thai flavors.
  • Kaffir Lime Leaves: Add a fragrant, citrusy aroma and a touch of freshness .
  • Crispy Batter Flour (or Wheat Flour mixed with Cornstarch): Helps create a light, crispy texture.
  • Cooking Oil: Used for frying to achieve golden, crunchy fritters.

Add a flavorful twist to plain corn fritters with some extra zest—your corn-eating experience will never be the same! Perfect for any occasion and all ages, this is one dish my friends and I absolutely love. I truly want everyone to give it a try!

Corn Fritters with Red Curry Paste

Corn Fritters with Red Curry Paste

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

10 minutes

Serves

3

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Ingredients

Calories: 6455kcal Total Fat: 665g Protein: 24g Carbs: 136g Sodium: 740mg

Steps

  • Cooking Corn Fritters with Red Curry Paste:

    1. Slice the kaffir lime leaves into thin strips.

      Slice the kaffir lime leaves into thin strips.

    2. Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.

      Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.Place the cooked corn kernels in a large bowl. Season with sugar, salt, egg, red curry paste, and crispy batter flour. Add the sliced kaffir lime leaves and mix well until everything is combined.

    3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop small portions of the corn mixture into the pan and fry until golden and crispy.

      Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop small portions of the corn mixture into the pan and fry until golden and crispy.

    4. Remove and drain excess oil. Serve on a plate with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

      Remove and drain excess oil. Serve on a plate with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

Nutritional info

% of daily value
protein: 24g
48%
fat: 665g
1023%
carbs: 136g
45%
fiber: 13g
51%
saturatedFat: 50g
252%
sugar: 14g
sodium: 740mg
31%
cholesterol: 161mg
54%

Calorie Breakdown

Protein

94 cal

Fat

5830 cal

Carbs

530 cal

If the mixture feels too thick and sticky, you can add 2 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.

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