Months before, Mr. Phillips had shown her how to deep-fry pinches of corn silk to form ringlets that look like little nests.

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When oil is hot, lay wedges into pan and fry both sides until well-crisped and deep golden brown, 8-10 minutes total.

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In the southern city of Kagoshima they deep fry slices of the local bumper crop, sweet potato (sometimes chocolate-dipped, which admittedly elminates many of the health benefits).

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