Sweet corn is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes, from salads to soups to side dishes. It is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and is also a low-calorie food. When choosing sweet corn, look for ears that are firm and have tightly packed kernels. Avoid ears that have brown or black spots, as this indicates that the corn is old or damaged. Sweet corn can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, roasting, grilling, and microwaving. No matter how you choose to cook it, sweet corn is a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
STEAMED CORN ON THE COB
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Husk the corn and remove the silk. Trim off any discolored kernels or any that have been damaged by insects. Depending on the size of your steamer basket, you may need to cut the ears of corn in half so they are short enough to fit.
- Add 2 inches of water to a large pot and insert a steamer rack. Make sure the water is not touching the bottom of the steamer rack. If it is, pour some of it off.
- Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
- When the water begins to boil, place the corn into the steamer basket inside the pot using a pair of tongs.
- Cover the pot and let the corn steam for 4 minutes or until it turns deep yellow and crisp. If you prefer softer corn, steam for 7 minutes. For the softest corn, steam for 10 to 15 minutes. The longer you steam the corn, the more attention you must pay to the water level. Don't let it fall lower than 1 inch or it may run dry and scorch your pot.
- Turn off the burner and carefully remove the corn from the pot with tongs. Serve as is or with butter, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 267 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 2 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
ALMA'S SWEET CORN
Sweeter than creamed corn sweet corn recipe. Corn can be refrigerated or frozen.
Provided by Nathan
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice corn from the cob into a large skillet, leaving about a third of the kernel still on the cob. Using the back of the knife, scrape all of the juice and remaining kernels into the skillet. Stir in water, sugar, and salt and cook over medium high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1177.1 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
SWEET CORN CASSEROLE
This is always requested over and over again. I love it and I don't really like corn. My best friend made this once and convinced me to try it, now it's a tradition to make for all holidays.
Provided by EARTHLYCHARM
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Stir whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sugar, egg, and about 3/4 of the melted butter together in a casserole dish. Fold about half the crushed crackers into the corn mixture. Sprinkle remaining crushed crackers over the top of the mixture and drizzle with the remaining butter.
- Bake in preheated oven until beginning to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.8 calories, Carbohydrate 83.4 g, Cholesterol 47.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 847.7 mg, Sugar 40.4 g
SWEET CORN DISH (SIDE DISH)
Make and share this Sweet Corn Dish (Side Dish) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Perfect Pixie
Categories Coconut
Time 22m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix creamed corn, egg and coconut.
- Spoon into ovenproof dish and top with sliced tomato.
- Heat through for about 20 minutes--should be bubbling when you retrieve it from the oven.
HABANERO HONEY SWEET CORN CAKE
This habanero honey sweet corn cake is spicy, sweet, savory, dense, moist, and very addictive! I also had no idea what to call this, as it's not really a cake, but it's also not a pie, or a pudding, or a custard, so I ended up with "cake" since it's inspired by sweet Mexican corn cake. No matter what you call this, it's phenomenal! Garnish with fresh fruit and top with crème fraiche, sour cream, Mexican crema, or whipped cream and freshly grated lime zest.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Cornbread
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 9-inch pie dish.
- Combine fresh corn kernels, habanero pepper, eggs, water, and honey in a bowl. Puree with an immersion blender until almost smooth. Add flour, melted butter, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder; whisk until combined.
- Transfer mixture into the greased pie dish. Shake gently to settle mixture into the dish.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Let cool until warm or room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 296.9 mg
Tips:
- Selecting Corn: Choose fresh, sweet corn with tightly packed kernels and bright green husks.
- Cooking Methods: Boiling, roasting, grilling, and sautéing are all great ways to cook corn. Experiment to find your preferred method.
- Flavor Enhancers: Butter, salt, and pepper are classic corn seasonings. Try adding herbs like basil, thyme, or cilantro for a burst of flavor.
- Sweet Corn Kernels: Remove kernels from the cob using a sharp knife or a corn stripper.
- Storage: Store leftover corn in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze it for longer storage.
Conclusion:
Sweet corn is a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you prefer it boiled, roasted, grilled, or sautéed, there's a cooking method that will suit your taste. With its sweet flavor and versatility, sweet corn is a perfect addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a simple yet satisfying side dish, give sweet corn a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love