Morel Corn Macadamia Fritters

Thai-style recipe. Fritters can be served warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or side dish.

by Deb

Fried Morel Corn Fritters at Suds n Shrooms. Photo by Katherine Elvin

This dish goes fast, especially after a long day of hunting.

Appetizer/Salad

30 mins (est)

45 fritters

Ingredients

¾ c flour

1½ tsp baking powder

1½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp sugar

4 eggs, beaten

4 cloves garlic, finely minced

1½ Tbl fish sauce

1½ Tbl red curry paste

2 c corn kernels, fresh or frozen and thawed

1 c chopped, sautéed morels (fresh or dried and reconstituted)

1 c chopped toasted macadamia nuts

1 ½ c neutral, high heat stable oil (peanut, sunflower, canola)

In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar with a fork.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, fish sauce and curry paste until smooth.
Whisk in flour mixture until thoroughly blended.
Stir in corn and morels and continue mixing until completely blended to a thick, smooth batter. The amount of batter relative to solids may seem scant, but don’t worry.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into the hot oil. Cook until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Serve with sweet chili sauce (found in International section of grocery store) for dipping.