Deep Fried Fresh Young Corn

Directions

1. 1
   You can find fresh young corn ears sold with the husks, just like regular corn.
2. 2
   Shuck the corn, and remove the silk.
3. 3
   Cut the corn silk into 3 cm lengths, and place them on a tray.
4. 4
   Combine the * coating ingredients and coat the corn in the mixture.
5. 5
   Coat the young corn in the silk.
6. 6
   Lightly squeeze them to pack the silk down.
7. 7
   Heat the oil to 160C, occasionally turning them over.
8. 8
   When the silk starts to slightly brown, they are done.
9. 9
   Deep fry for about 2 minutes.
10. 10
    Drain the oil on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.
11. 11
    These also taste great with wasabi salt, black chili pepper powder, or with salt mixed with ground sansho pepper.