Corn Oysters

Name: Corn Oysters
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings as first course
Ingredients: Corn oil for deep frying; 2 cups fresh corn kernels; 4 to 6 tablespoons unbleached flour; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 20 grinds white pepper, or 1/4 teaspoon; 1 to 2 teaspoons granulated maple sugar, depending on sweetness of corn (see note); 2 egg whites

By Marian Burros

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 36 minutes
Prep Time: 14 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Rating: 3(5)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings as first course

Corn oil for deep frying
2cups fresh corn kernels
4 to 6tablespoons unbleached flour
2egg yolks
½teaspoon salt
20grinds white pepper, or ¼ teaspoon
1 to 2teaspoons granulated maple sugar, depending on sweetness of corn (see note)
2egg whites

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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oil to 375 degrees.
Step 2
Slice kernels off corn and remove any lingering silk. Place kernels in medium bowl.
Step 3
Add 4 tablespoons flour, yolks, salt, pepper and maple sugar. Knead the mixture through your fingers, bruising the kernels. This will release the corn's ''milk'' and help prevent small explosions when frying. The final consistency should be that of loose oatmeal. If it is too loose, add more flour.
Step 4
Beat egg whites and carefully fold into mixture.
Step 5
Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls (slide off spoon with your finger) into the hot fat. Cook 2 minutes on each side; drain thoroughly and serve with spicy tartar sauce (see recipe).