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Brilio.net - Corn is known as one of the alternative sources of carbohydrates that are often consumed daily. In fact, in some regions such as Central America, Africa, and Indonesia, corn is a staple food. In addition, corn is also rich in nutrients that are good for the body, you know!
Reported from health.clevelandclinic.org, corn contains fiber and various vitamins that are useful for smooth digestion, healthy eyes, maintaining heart health, and helping stabilize blood sugar. In addition to being healthy, corn is also easy to process into various delicious foods, one of which is very typical at home, namely corn fritters.
Usually, corn fritters are made from corn kernels mixed with spices and wheat flour. However, many people complain that the results quickly become soft. In fact, corn fritters that remain crispy are more delicious when eaten. Well, if you want corn fritters that are crispy and last a long time, try a trick from a netizen named Iput, let's go!
Tricks to make crispy corn fritters without wheat flourIn a video uploaded to Iput Jee's YouTube, Iput shares a recipe and simple tricks to keep corn fritters crispy without using wheat flour.
1. Steam the corn before mixing it into the dough.
photo: YouTube/Iput Jee
First, prepare the sweet corn kernels. According to Iput, the corn will be softer if steamed first before mixing it with the dough. If fried raw, the corn tends to be harder.
"If you want the corn to be softer, steam it briefly before frying it, guys. In my opinion, if you use raw corn, the result will be tough, but it all comes down to taste," he explained.
2. Use rice flour instead of wheat flour
After the corn is steamed, mix it with ground spices, sliced spring onions, salt, pepper, sugar, and other additional ingredients according to taste. Stir until evenly mixed.
Well, the main key to keeping corn fritters crispy is to use rice flour instead of wheat flour. Rice flour has a lighter texture and does not absorb too much oil when fried, so the end result is crispier.
3. Add eggs to make the dough firmer.
photo: YouTube/Iput Jee
In addition to rice flour, also add eggs to the dough. Eggs function as a natural adhesive so that the fritters remain solid and do not easily become soft after being fried. After that, pour in enough water, then stir until all ingredients are completely mixed.
4. Use ground red chili for more delicious color and taste.
Iput has one additional trick to make corn fritters more appetizing, which is by adding a tablespoon of ground red chili to the dough. In addition to providing a little spicy flavor, red chili also makes the color of the fritters more beautiful and attractive.
Once all the ingredients are mixed well, the dough is ready to be fried!
photo: YouTube/Iput Jee
How to fry corn fritters to get the maximum crispiness1. Heat the oil to the right temperature
Before you start frying, make sure the oil is really hot. If the oil is still too cold when the batter is added, the fritters will absorb more oil and become soft.
2. Fry over medium heat until golden brown.
Use a spoon to scoop out the batter, then place it in hot oil. Fry over medium heat so that the fritters cook evenly and do not burn quickly. Flip over until the color changes to golden brown.
3. Drain before serving
Once cooked, remove the corn fritters and drain the oil first so they stay crispy for longer.
By following this trick from Iput, it is guaranteed that your corn fritters will be crispier, crunchier, and definitely last longer. So, are you interested in trying it at home?
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