Cookbook:Fried Corn

A pleasantly-surprising recipe encountered in China. Also, a good first attempt for beginning deep-fryers. Makes a good substitute to chips or fries.

Ingredients

 * Canned or frozen corn
 * Egg wash (optional)
 * Flour
 * Salt
 * Pepper
 * MSG (optional)
 * Spices (as desired)
 * Oil

Procedure

 * 1) If using frozen corn, thaw. If using canned corn, microwave in a glass bowl or gently heat on the stove until warm.
 * 2) Coat corn with a light layer of egg wash.
 * 3) Mix salt, pepper, MSG, and other spices into the flour.
 * 4) Move corn from the egg wash, and toss with the flour mixture until well-coated.
 * 5) Heat enough oil for deep-frying to moderate–high heat.
 * 6) Deep-fry floured corn until golden brown on the outside (less than 2 minutes).
 * 7) Serve as a complement to another dish.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Substitute moderately-chopped vegetables such as carrots and green beans for additional flavors.

Warnings

 * When a pot of hot oil catches fire, the flames will reach up to 2 or 3 feet. If you must work under flammable cabinets or shelves, be sure to have a fire extinguisher handy. An oil with a high smoke point is less likely to cause problems, including indoor air pollution and fire. See deep-frying for more warnings.