Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Perkedel Jagung (Indonesian Corn Fritters)

Name: Perkedel Jagung (Indonesian Corn Fritters)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8–10 fritters
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 3 ears fresh corn; 1 tbsp chopped garlic chives; 1 egg; 2 tbsp rice flour; vegetable oil; 1 tsp coriander seed; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 6 shallots; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp rock salt; 1 tbsp granulated sugar

Ears corn and chives come together in this starter, fragrant with coriander and black peppercorns and cooked in a pan.

25 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Combine the coriander seeds, black peppercorns, shallots, garlic, rock salt and sugar in a mortar and pound until a smooth paste is formed. Set aside.
2
In a bowl, lightly pound corn, then add in spice paste mixing until well combined. Add in Chinese leeks, then add in the rice flour and toss to coat evenly. Add in beaten egg and stir until well blended.
3
Drop by the spoonful into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain well.
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