Baby Corn Salt and Pepper
by Tarla Dalal
Succulently fresh baby corn, blanched and coated in a peppery batter, is deep-fried to perfection. To add to the thrills, the crisp corn is then stir-fried with zesty spring onions and pungent garlic, to make a flavour-rich starter that fits perfectly into an Oriental menu. Use only freshly roasted and ground pepper to make the Baby Corn Salt and Pepper, as it maximizes the flavour.
Baby Corn Salt and Pepper recipe - How to make Baby Corn Salt and Pepper
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Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups blanched baby corn , cut into 1” pieces
1/2 cup cornflour
1/4 cup sliced whole spring onions
1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/2 tbsp whole peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 tbsp oil
salt to taste
oil for frying
Method
- Main procedure
- Dry roast the peppercorns in a wok over a medium flame for a few minutes, grind coarsely and keep aside.
- Mix together the cornflour, salt, 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground pepper and ¼ cup of cold water.
- Dip the baby corn in this mixture and deep-fry till golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper and keep aside
- Heat the oil in a wok, over a high flame, add the spring onions, garlic, the remaining pepper and salt and stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Add the fried baby corn and toss well. Serve hot.
Outbrain
by far one of the best Chinese recipe's. The batter would not appear to look thick but it is what is needed for the perfect salt and pepper baby corn