Corn Fritters With Hot & Spicy Oriental Relish

• lbs fresh corn, husks and silks removed (2 large or 3-4 medium ears)↗1 1⁄2 lbs
• egg, beaten lightly↗1
• tablespoons all-purpose flour↗3 tablespoons
• tablespoons cornmeal↗3 tablespoons
• tablespoons heavy cream↗2 tablespoons
• small shallot, minced↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pinch cayenne pepper↗1
• cup vegetable oil (or more as needed)↗1⁄2 cup
• SPICY RELISH↗
• tablespoons vegetable oil↗3 tablespoons
• onion, peeled and very finely chopped↗1
• teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• garlic cloves, peeled and crushed↗2
• tablespoons plum sauce2 tablespoons
• sprig fresh cilantro (to garnish)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make the relish.

2. 2

   Heat the wok, add the oil, and when hot add the onions and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Add the chilies and garlic, stir-fry for 1 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

5. 5

   Stir in the plum sauce and transfer to a food processor and blend until the consistency of chutney.

6. 6

   Set aside.

7. 7

   Cut kernels from 1 to 2 ears of corn and place in bowl. This should yield approximately 1 cup of whole corn kernels.

8. 8

   Grate kernels from remaining 1 to 2 ears on large holes of box grater (yielding 1/2 cup + of grated kernels).

9. 9

   Place in bowl with whole corn kernels.

10. 10

    Using the back of a knife, scrape any pulp remaining on all cobs into bowl.

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    (If using frozen or canned corn, place the corn in a food processor and blend briefly until just mashed.).

12. 12

    Stir in beaten egg, flour, cornmeal, cream, shallot, salt and cayenne.

13. 13

    Heat oil in large heavy bottomed non-stick skillet (or cast-iron)over medium-high heat until shimmering.

14. 14

    Drop 6 heaping tablespoons batter in pan.

15. 15

    Fry until golden brown or about 1 minute per side.

16. 16

    Transfer fritters to plate lined with paper towels.

17. 17

    Arrange on warmed serving platter, garnish with cilantro and serve immediatly with spicy relish.

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    NOTE: Batter can be prepared ahead, cover & refrigerate up to 4 hours.