Spicy Thai Crab and Sweet Corn Fritters
Ingredients:
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon(s) fish sauce or soy sauce
2 teaspoon(s) chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon(s) fresh ginger, grated
6 ounce(s) lump crabmeat, drained, flaked, and picked over for cartilage
1.5 cup(s) frozen (or canned) sweet corn kernels, thawed
.5 cup(s) green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro or Thai basil , chopped
.5 cup(s) all-purpose flour
Canola oil, for frying
Thai chili roasted garlic dipping sauce or other favorite dipping sauce (optional)
Directions:
(1) In medium bowl combine eggs, fish or soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, and ginger. Stir in crabmeat, corn, green onions, and cilantro. Add flour; stir until ingredients are combined.
(2) In 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1/2-inch canola oil until hot. Carefully spoon crab mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into hot oil, flattening slightly with spoon. Cook fritters about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.