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!
Ingredients
- 10 oz or 1 1/4 cups sweet corn
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce, or salt
- 1 1/2 cup cornstarch, or rice flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup ice cold water
- 4 kaffir lime leaves, sliced into thin strips
- oil, as needed for frying
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.
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.
Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
