How to Boil Corn

If there’s one cooking technique you need to know for the summer season, it’s how to boil corn. Today, you’ll learn two easy ways – first, the traditional method and, second, the well-flavored way. Either way, this golden grain is always satisfying!

Course Side, Snacks

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Total Time 17

Servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Imma

Equipment

Large pot
Tongs

Ingredients

Plain Boiled Corn

4-6 ears of corn, shucked
Water, enough to cover the corn
Salt, to taste
Homemade garlic butter (optional)

Corn cooked in coconut milk

½ -1 12-ounce can coconut milk
Water, enough to cover the corn
4-6 ears of corn
1 tablespoon (12g) Creole seasoning
1-2 sprig thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Homemade garlic butter (optional)

Instructions

Plain Boiled Corn

Add water to a large pot, followed by corn, and salt, if desired.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it reaches the desired doneness. If you like your corn kernels crisp and fresh, then cook for a shorter time.
Once the corn is cooked to your liking, drain the water and carefully put then on a plate with tongs.
Let the corn cool slightly and serve with garlic butter.

Corn Cooked in Coconut Milk

Add coconut milk and water to a large pot, followed by fresh corn, Creole seasoning, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for about 5-7 minutes, depending on how you like your corn. If you want your corn slightly chewy and more tender, cook it for a few extra minutes.
Once the corn is cooked to your liking, drain the liquid and carefully remove it with tongs, placing it on a plate.
Let the corn cool slightly and serve with garlic butter.

Notes

Shuck the corn good! Shucking corn can get messy, so I recommend doing it over a trash can or outside. Starting at the top of the corn, grab the husks and pull them down, grabbing as much as possible. Repeat until corn is completely shucked. Rub off any lingering strings.
To get the best corn, go for the corn with green husks tightly wrapped around the top part of the cob.
To test if the corn is tender, gently prick a kernel using the tip of a sharp knife.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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