Sweet Corn Patties
Makes approximately 12….
420 gms./14 oz sweet corn kernels (ca nned or fresh), strained
5 shallots ½ tsp. ginger, grated
2-3 cloves garlic 1 ½ tsp. galangal
1-2 small chillies ½ large chilli
1 tsp. turmeric ½ tsp shrimp paste
2 cups vegetables oil 2 eggs
3 tbsp. flour ½ tbsp. rice flour (optl)
1 tbsp. fried shallot 3 lime leaves, shredded
1 tspn. kencur
These eternal favourites are equally delicious served with any Balinese or Western meal. They are also perfect as a cocktail food.
In a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, kencur, and large red chilli, to make a fine paste. Add the corn, making sure not too over blend it. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the eggs, the flours and the fried shallots. Check seasonings. Over a medium flame, heat the oil. Pour in a dessert spoon of the mixture at a time. After a minute or two, flip patty over and fry the other side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining mixture. To serve: as a starter, serve with tomato sambal or a relish of your choice. Serve with any Balinese meal or as a replacement for potatoes with any Western meal. “As an alternative to kencur, galangal and ginger, try adding nutmeg and cumin.
Makes approximately 12….
420 gms./14 oz sweet corn kernels (ca nned or fresh), strained
5 shallots ½ tsp. ginger, grated
2-3 cloves garlic 1 ½ tsp. galangal
1-2 small chillies ½ large chilli
1 tsp. turmeric ½ tsp shrimp paste
2 cups vegetables oil 2 eggs
3 tbsp. flour ½ tbsp. rice flour (optl)
1 tbsp. fried shallot 3 lime leaves, shredded
1 tspn. kencur
These eternal favourites are equally delicious served with any Balinese or Western meal. They are also perfect as a cocktail food.
In a food processor, blend the shallots, garlic, ginger, galangal, kencur, and large red chilli, to make a fine paste. Add the corn, making sure not too over blend it. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and fold in the eggs, the flours and the fried shallots. Check seasonings. Over a medium flame, heat the oil. Pour in a dessert spoon of the mixture at a time. After a minute or two, flip patty over and fry the other side until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining mixture. To serve: as a starter, serve with tomato sambal or a relish of your choice. Serve with any Balinese meal or as a replacement for potatoes with any Western meal. “As an alternative to kencur, galangal and ginger, try adding nutmeg and cumin.
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