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Govind Kaushik
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Corn Curd
Recipe That Turns Sweet Corn Into Crispy Bites

146 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
6
Ingredients
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Diet
Corn Curd brings together soft corn and a crisp outer layer, creating a contrast that feels both light and satisfying. This snack draws from street-style frying techniques where simple ingredients are shaped, set, and fried for texture. It works especially well during monsoon evenings when warm, crunchy bites feel just right. In many crispy corn recipe variations, the focus stays on quick frying, but this version builds structure first. The chilled base ensures each piece holds together while frying, giving a defined bite instead of loose kernels. That extra step changes how the final dish feels on the plate. Across several Chinese recipes, corn is often paired with light seasoning and high-heat cooking. Here, white pepper and spring onion add a subtle sharpness without overpowering the natural sweetness. The result is a balanced snack where texture leads and flavour follows through gently.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
400 gramsCream-style sweet corn
10 tablespoons Cornflour
to tasteSalt
½ teaspoonWhite pepper powder
1 stalkSpring onion greens (chopped)
for deep fryingOil

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Cook the mixture

Heat a non-stick pan and combine sweet corn, cornflour, salt, and white pepper. Stir continuously on high heat as the mixture thickens. The corn releases moisture, and the flour binds it into a dough-like consistency. Keep mixing to avoid lumps and ensure even cooking.

Step 1
Step 1: Cook the mixture
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Add greens
2 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Set base
125 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Cut pieces
5 Minutes

FAQs

Unlike a typical crispy corn recipe, this version sets the corn mixture first before frying. This gives defined shapes and a structured bite instead of loose fried kernels.