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    Published: Jun 25, 2020 ·Updated: Jun 25, 2020 by Sabra · 8 Comments

    Thai Corn Fritters

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    a plate full of golden Thai Corn fritters topped with sour cream and fresh chopped green onions
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    a plate full of golden Thai Corn fritters topped with sour cream and fresh chopped green onions

    These Thai Corn Fritters are the perfect side dish or appetizer for all of your summer gatherings. With fresh corn, cilantro, coconut milk, and green onions they are super light and fresh as well!

    two thai corn fritters on a white plate topped with sour cream and sliced green onions

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    There isn't anything much better than fresh summer corn. It's right up there with watermelon and strawberry shortcake on my list of top summer delicacies.

    This recipe is one of my favorites because it amplifies the flavor of the corn without being too heavy.

    Here's what you'll need to make these Thai Corn Fritters

    Fresh Corn Kernels are the absolute best for these corn fritters. (Check out this post for tips on easily removing corn from the cob.) In a pinch, you can use frozen corn, but unfortunately, it won't be nearly the same. I do not recommend using canned corn.

    Cilantro and green onions are essential and I don't recommend substituting them or leaving them out.

    Egg, Flour, and baking powder are used for binding the corn fritters and preventing them from fro being too dense.

    Canned Coconut Milk - I suggest full-fat canned coconut milk, but reduced-fat coconut milk or coconut cream can also be used.

    Ginger or ginger paste. Ginger paste will change your life because it makes it SO easy to enjoy to keep fresh ginger on hand all the time.

    Garlic Chili Sauce adds the tiniest bit of heat. If you don't have this, you can sub about ¼ teaspoon of chili flakes and ¼ teaspoon of garlic.

    Red Curry Paste is optional. It adds a little bit of warmth to the recipe but they are still delicious without it.

    I use Coconut Oil for frying these corn fritters since the coconut flavor goes so well but any oil suitable for high heat will work.

    a four image collage showing the steps for making Thai corn cakes

    Tips for making the best corn fritters

    You can mix the batter together up to several hours in advance. Be sure to store it in the fridge until you are ready to cook. The corn fritters are best when served immediately after cooking, but if that isn't possible don't worry - they are still delish even if they have to sit for a bit.

    Make sure that the cooking oil is very hot before adding the batter to the skillet. After dropping the batter flatten the fritter out to ensure that the center gets cooked all of the way through.

    I suggest using a thin spatula such as a fish spatula, to flip the corn fritters. This helps to ensure that they don't fall apart.

    How should I serve these corn fritters?

    These fritters go really well with a variety of dishes. They are especially good with seafood, grilled chicken, or light Asian dishes. Here are some suggestions:

    • Crab Cakes
    • Kung Pao Spaghetti
    • Orange and Five-Spice Roasted Chicken
    • Chicken Adobo

    They are great all on their own or topped with sour cream or the dipping sauce recipe that I included. You really can't go wrong!

    corn cakes on a white plate topped with green onions and cilantro

    Be sure to check out these other great recipes:

    • Mexican Street Corn Salad | Keto
    • Keto Corn Pudding
    • Thai Peanut Curry Squash Soup
    • Sesame Peanut Cucumber Noodle Salad
    • Asian Roasted Vegetables
    a plate full of golden Thai Corn fritters topped with sour cream and fresh chopped green onions

    Thai Corn Fritters

    Sabra - This Mom's Menu
    These Thai Corn Fritters are the perfect side dish or appetizer for all of your summer gatherings. With fresh corn, cilantro, coconut milk, and green onions they are super light and fresh as well!
    4.62 from 13 reviewers
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    Servings 4 servings
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups Fresh Corn Kernals
    • ⅓ cup Cilantro chopped
    • 3 Green Onions thinly sliced
    • 1 Egg
    • 3 tablespoon Canned Coconut Milk
    • 2 teaspoon Ginger Finely minced, or ginger paste
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Chili Sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Red Curry Paste optional
    • ⅓ cup All Purpose Flour
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • 2 tablespoon Coconut Oil for frying

    Optional Dipping Sauce:

    • 3 tablespoon Sour Cream
    • 3 tablespoon Canned Coconut Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha or to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, cilantro, green onion, egg, coconut milk, ginger, garlic chili paste, and curry paste. Stir just unitl combined.
    • To the bowl, add the flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder. Stir to combine.
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. once hot, ¼ cup of the corn mixture to the skillet, then flatten the top slightly to form a round circle that is about ½ inch thick.
    • Allow the corn fritter to cook for about 2 minutes, or until the underside is golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes on the other side. (tip - Use a thin spatula, such as a fish spatula, to flip the corn friters. If they are falling apart when you try to flip them, then they aren't quite ready to flip.)
    • Repeat with the remaining corn mixture, adding additional coconut oil to the pan as neded.
    • Serve immediately with optional dipping sauce.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is only an estimate and does not include dipping sauce.

    Be sure to read the entire post for tips, tricks, and help troubleshooting.

    The nutrition information listed here is only an estimate and is simply provided as a courtesy. It nor any other information within this post should constitute medical or nutritional advice. Be sure to read all packaging and ingredient labels for potential allergens. Optional ingredients are not included unless otherwise specified.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 415mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Nicole says

      January 27, 2021 at 8:24 pm

      These were really yummy and a nice way to switch up a meal. We had them as a side with Thai peanut chicken tacos in bib lettuce. The only thing I would change is not adding the teaspoon of salt but that’s because I’m not a huge salty flavor fan. I used one can of corn and it was exactly two cups. So good and very inexpensive!

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    2. Anne Taylor says

      June 08, 2021 at 11:44 am

      This recipe is the most delicious food I’ve tasted. Yum that red Thai curry paste is amazing in it. Thank you so much

      Reply
    3. Tracie says

      September 19, 2022 at 1:13 pm

      I have someone that is gluten free- could you substitute gluten free flour for the all purpose flour ??

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      • Sabra says

        September 20, 2022 at 11:35 am

        Yes, gluten-free flour should work fine 🙂

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    4. Kim says

      January 12, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      Has anyone tried this recipe with frozen corn? I want to try making it in the winter.

      Reply

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