Indonesian Corn Cakes Food

VANILLA CORNMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES WITH PEARS

Steps:

• To make clarified butter, melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; cook 20 to 30 minutes until bubbling ceases and liquid turns clear.
• Strain, being sure to leave solids in the bottom of pan.
• Cool completely.
• Whish together flours and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Whisk together buttermilk and next 4 ingredients.
• Add to flour mixture, whisking until smooth.
• Stir in pears.
• Heat griddle or large skillet over medium heat; brush with 1 to 2 tablespoons cooled clarified butter.
• Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each cake onto griddle.
• Cook over medium low heat 3-4 minutes or until tops are covered with tiny bubbles and edges look dry and cooked.
• Turn cakes and cook other side.
• Remove from griddle to serving plate.
• Grease griddle with additional butter as needed and repeat procedure with remaining batter.
• Serve immediately with butter and maple syrup.

INDONESIAN CORN FRITTERS

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce and kecap manis. Mix and set aside.
• For the fritters: In a large bowl, combine half the corn kernels, garlic, red bell pepper, nutmeg, ground pepper and egg. Mix well. Place in blender and process at medium speed until pureed. (Variations: For a smooth fritter, add all the corn to the blender; for a very crunchy fritter, reserve all of the corn for Step no. 3)
• Transfer back to bowl; add corn starch, rice flour, shallot and reserved whole corn kernels. Mix well, and season with salt to taste.
• In a wok or a deep frying pan over high heat, add vegetable oil to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Heat to 350 degrees. Working in batches, scoop up corn mixture 1 tablespoon at a time, and add to hot oil; be careful not to crowd pan. Fry until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes a side; fresh corn may take slightly longer to brown than canned. Drain and place on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce.