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Thai Corn Fritters Recipe (Tod Man Khao Pod)
This Thai corn fritters recipe (tod man khao pod) is quick to make, naturally gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and perfect as a shareable appetizer!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounces sweet corn
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (or salt)
- 1.5 cup cornstarch (or rice flour)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup ice cold water
- 4 kaffir lime leaves (sliced into thin strips)
Instructions
Make the corn batter
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the corn with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Add fish sauce, finely sliced kaffir lime leaves, red curry paste, and the egg. Mix well until everything is combined.
- Gradually pour in ice-cold water, stirring continuously until a thick, well-mixed batter forms.
Cup of Yum
Deep-fry
- Scoop up a spoonful of the corn batter.
- Gently drop it into hot oil in a deep pan, letting it slide off the spoon.
- Rinse your spoon with water after each scoop to prevent sticking.
- Fry until golden and crispy, flipping occasionally for even cooking.
- Drain on a colander or paper towels. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
- For kids: Use half the amount of red chili paste.
- Make ahead: Prepare the batter in advance and keep it in the fridge. Fry when ready.
- Size matters: Smaller fritters cook faster, crisp up better, and get that perfect crunchy-fluffy balance.
- Crispy tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan for the crispiest results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
36mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.