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Fried Corn

A pleasantly-surprising recipe encountered in China. Also, a good first attempt for beginning deep-fryers. Makes a good substitute to chips or fries.

Ingredients

  • Canned or frozen corn
  • Egg wash (optional) (optional)
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • MSG (optional) (optional)
  • Spices (as desired)
  • Oil

Instructions

  1. 1
    If using frozen corn, thaw. If using canned corn, microwave in a glass bowl or gently heat on the stove until warm.
  2. 2
    Coat corn with a light layer of egg wash.
  3. 3
    Mix salt, pepper, MSG, and other spices into the flour.
  4. 4
    Move corn from the egg wash, and toss with the flour mixture until well-coated.
  5. 5
    Heat enough oil for deep-frying to moderate–high heat.
  6. 6
    Deep-fry floured corn until golden brown on the outside (less than 2 minutes).
  7. 7
    Serve as a complement to another dish.
Category
Side Dishes
Method
Frying
Cuisine
Chinese

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