Christmas Island Crab And Corn Fritters
Christmas Island Crab and Corn Fritters are a delicious and popular dish in Christmas Island cuisine. These fritters are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with the flavors of fresh crab and sweet corn.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, corn kernels, flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the crab mixture and stir until well combined.
- Add the green onions and chopped parsley to the mixture and stir to distribute evenly.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the fritter batter into the hot oil and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve the Christmas Island Crab and Corn Fritters hot, with your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 180 per serving
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Whisk Skillet Slotted spoon Paper towels
Tools
Spoon Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve with a side salad or as an appetizer with a dipping sauce.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the fritter batter to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$15