Corn was introduced to Europe only a couple of centuries ago, and now it is the most common grain crop after wheat and rice. No wonder corn is eaten all over the world and cooked in a variety of ways: grilled, baked, cooked in a pan and, of course, boiled. The last option, by the way, took root in us the most.
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corn with butter, sugar, honey or the old-fashioned salt. Of course, there are people who refuse this dish for health reasons, but to their own desire – there are few.
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Summer is not over yet, and sweet young corn is not a problem to get. So why miss the opportunity to eat a familiar dish from childhood? So today's editorial office.
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How to cook young corn in a potTo make it delicious and delicious.
Some housewives prefer to break corn into pieces before cooking, so that it is more convenient to eat. Also, not every kitchen has a large pan. But if you want to get a really tasty product, cook corn whole. So either look for bigger dishes, or choose smaller ones.
DepositPhotos Prepare the cobs of corn: clear the leaves, inedible roots and hairs. The corn leaves themselves should not be thrown away - it is better to lay them at the bottom of the pan, because so the dish will be even more fragrant.
Corn should be taken just young. The grains should be soft and sweet. If the corn is already hard, then you will have to cook it for a long time, and it will taste tough. If you get caught.
cornSoak it for a few hours in cold water: the grains will soften, and it will cook faster, and the taste will be tenderer.
The ingredients
- 5-6 young corn coaches
- 5-6 washed corn leaves
- salt
Preparation
- The bottom of the pan is laid out with clean corn leaves. Place peeled corn on top.
- Pour the cob with boiling water to cover the corn. Put the pan on the already heated stove and wait for the water to boil.
- How long to cook corn? If the cobs are young, then they need no more than 20 minutes to be ready on average heat. If the corn is old and hard, it will take an hour or two to cook.
- After cooking, remove the pan from the stove, drain the water and wrap it with a towel. This will allow the corn to reach, make it softer and tenderer.
- The corn is ready, get it on the plate. Don't forget to sprinkle salt. Bon appetit!
Poured with boiling water, corn is cooked much faster, which means it retains more useful properties. It is better to cook as much corn as you can eat immediately after cooking. If the dish cools, it won’t taste so good. But do not overeat, because corn in large quantities can be harmful.
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By the way, if you do.
cookedYou can experiment with cooking and cook corn in milk according to our recipe. This dish has the most delicate taste.
Do you love corn as much as we do? Tell me in what form you prefer to eat this product.