Indonesian corn and coconut fritters.
Indonesian corn and coconut fritters.James Moffatt

Coconut and kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) add a fresh twist to an old favourite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-raising flour

  • 3 eggs

  • 1½ cups buttermilk

  • 1 tbsp kecap manis

  • 1 long green chilli,finely chopped

  • 4 corn cobs,kernels removed

  • ¼ cup coconut flakes,plus extra to serve

  • vegetable oil,to shallow-fry

  • 2 cups mixed salad leaves,to serve

  • lime wedges,to serve

  • sambal oelek,to serve

  • crispy fried shallots,to serve

Method

  1. Step1

    Place the flour,eggs,buttermilk,kecap manis,and chopped chilli in a large bowl and whisk to combine. Add the corn kernels and coconut and mix to combine,seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

  2. Step2

    Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add ⅓-cupfuls of the mixture and cook for 4-6 minutes on each side,or until cooked through and golden brown. Repeat with the remaining oil and corn mixture.

  3. Step3

    Divide the fritters among 4 plates. Serve with salad leaves,lime wedges,sambal oelek,fried shallots and coconut flakes.

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