It would seem that it could be easier than cooking corn. You take the cobs, put them in a pot of cold water, cook - and that's it! But in practice, it turns out that corn is often undercooked. How long does it take to boil corn on the cob to be perfect?
Instructions
Step 1
To begin with, we note that the cobs must be able to choose. Not all of them will delight you with their boiled taste. Take light yellow, they are best in their qualities, dark ones are worse.
Step 2
Place the corn in a pot of cold water. Salt to taste, bring to a boil, and then soak in boiling water for about 15 minutes - this is enough to boil young ears.
Step 3
The older and darker the ears, the longer they take to cook. It takes up to 50 minutes to cook. Medium corn is cooked for 20-30 minutes.
Step 4
There is a way to test the readiness of the corn during the cooking process. Simply separate the grains with a fork and taste them. Those who have boiled corn many times can tell if it is ready by simply poking it with a fork.
Step 5
You need to cook corn under a closed lid. In this case, the water should completely hide the cobs, and it is better if it is several centimeters higher than them.
Step 6
When you take the corn out of the pot, the cooking is not over yet. Of course, some people like to eat it without adding other ingredients, but many rub it with salt, spices, butter.
