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.

Medium
🥡 Chinese
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

Canned or frozen corn

2

Egg wash (optional)

3

Flour

4

Salt

5

Pepper

6

MSG (optional)

7

Spices (as desired)

8

Oil

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

If using frozen corn, thaw. If using canned corn, microwave in a glass bowl or gently heat on the stove until warm.

2

Coat corn with a light layer of egg wash.

3

Mix salt, pepper, MSG, and other spices into the flour.

4

Move corn from the egg wash, and toss with the flour mixture until well-coated.

5

Heat enough oil for deep-frying to moderate–high heat.

6

Deep-fry floured corn until golden brown on the outside (less than 2 minutes).

2 minutes

7

Serve as a complement to another dish.

Notes
  • Substitute moderately-chopped vegetables such as carrots and green beans for additional flavors.