Boiled corn is a great addition to a variety of dishes. Delicious and very nutritious, it is irreplaceable on the table in summer. So, how to cook corn properly so that it turns out to be really tasty.
How long does it take to cook corn?
Determine which type of corn you are purchasing. There are both special varieties suitable for human consumption and forage varieties that are used for animals. How long does it take to boil an ear of food grade corn? Since it is softer, 30 minutes is sufficient. But the tougher fodder will need to be cooked for quite a long time - from 2 to 3 hours.
If you bought corn in the market or in a store and only at home saw that there are multi-colored small grains on the cob, it is better not to use it. This variety is intended for making popcorn.
For those who like to experiment, there is an interesting way to cook corn in the oven. Rub the cobs with butter and wrap them in foil, after placing a sprig of dill there. To add a savory flavor, you can lightly rub the corn with garlic.
How to cook a vegetable correctly?
Having decided on the time to cook the corn, choose the method of cooking it. When cleaning the cobs, it is advisable not to throw out the leaves. Better to rinse them under running warm water and then place them on the bottom of the pan. On top you need to lay the cobs, then pour water over everything.
Put the pot on fire. When the water boils, you need to salt it (to taste). To give corn a richer, spicy, and mouth-watering flavor, you can add a small amount of spices, such as allspice peas, to the salt water.
In order not to be mistaken when choosing soft corn, pay attention not only to the ears, but also to the leaves: they should be bright green and intact.
It is necessary to cook corn correctly in a thick-walled saucepan, since its cooking time takes quite a long time. Close the cover tightly. It is very good to cook the ears in a cast iron pot. It is also allowed to cook them in a microwave oven or in a double boiler. It is very easy to cook corn in a pressure cooker - it saves both time and effort. This cooking method will take no more than 5-10 minutes.
It should be borne in mind that corn immediately after cooling begins to harden and become tough. Therefore, it is advisable to serve the boiled corn hot, immediately after it is cooked. To keep the ears for a long time their pleasant aroma, unique taste and softness, you can grease them with butter. For gourmets, you can serve corn sprinkled with grated cheese.
How to cook old corn?
If you see that there are dimples in the center of the kernels, then the corn cobs are old. Of course, you can cook them, but they will be quite tough, regardless of the method and time of preparation.
Cooking fresh corn is much easier because it is tender and cooks quickly.
If you don't want to throw these ears away, use a little trick to boil them. Cook old corn in the same way as young corn. The only difference is the cooking time. If you have only been on the cob for 2-3 days, cook it just 20 minutes longer. However, for cobs that have been stored for a whole week, it will be necessary to increase the cooking time by 1-1.5 hours.
