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corn fritter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ A dish from Indonesia

corn fritter, a dish from Indonesia
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Corn fritters are fried cakes of a dough or batter made of, or containing, a featured quantity of corn kernels. Originating in Native American cuisine, they are a traditional sweet and savory snack in the Americas, the Southern United States, as well as Indonesia where they are known as perkedel jagung or bakwan jagung.

What gives it away

๐Ÿฅ˜Main ingredientscorn kernels, flour, egg, shallots, garlic, chili
๐Ÿ”ฅCooking methoddeep-fried in batter
๐Ÿ‘…Flavour & stylesavory, mildly sweet, crispy, snack
๐Ÿ•’When itโ€™s eatensnack or side dish

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Frequently asked questions

Where does corn fritter come from?
corn fritter is a dish that originated in Indonesia.
What is corn fritter?
Corn fritters are fried cakes of a dough or batter made of, or containing, a featured quantity of corn kernels. Originating in Native American cuisine, they are a traditional sweet and savory snack in the Americas, the Southern United States, as well as Indonesia where they are known as perkedel jagung or bakwan jagung.