Boiled vegetables and cereals are a very healthy product. However, not only the presence of a large number of vitamins makes this dish incredibly popular. For example, boiled corn on the cob has a completely unique and amazing taste. It may well be served as an independent dish or as a side dish. Even the usual meat with such an original accompaniment takes on completely new shades of taste. Boiled corn is popular among both adults and children. And preparing this dish is very simple.
Boiled corn, the recipe of which will be described below, is a very nutritious product that contains a really huge amount of substances useful for the body. Cooking times can vary greatly. It all depends on the selected variety of corn, as well as the degree of maturity of its ears. In one case, only 10 minutes will be enough, and in the other an entire hour will not be enough. Most often, fodder corn is found. But it is a variety called "sugar" is the best option. Be sure to pay attention to the color of the cob. If the corn is young, then it has a light yellow tint. And this option will be prepared
much less.
The boiled corn recipe is very simple. Cooking does not take you much time and effort. But there are several options. After all, today there are many different equipment, which is designed to make life easier for housewives. For example, a double boiler. With its help, you can quickly and without any effort to cook delicious corn. In order to get this dish, you need to get rid of leaves and hairs on the cob in advance. Corn is cooked in this way very quickly. You will need only 15 or 20 minutes. Readiness is tested for taste. Just nip off one grain and try. Cooked boiled corn, the recipe of which involves the use of a double boiler, becomes soft, juicy and sweet.
If you are not a supporter of such progress in the kitchen, take an ordinary pan. You will also need table salt and sugar (about 1 tsp. Per 1 liter of water). Please note that this method is used only in the case of young corn. Old cobs must be boiled exclusively in fresh water. Otherwise, the grains will be even more rigid and completely tasteless. Young corn is cooked for about 10-30 minutes. Old - 30-60. At the end of cooking, grate the cobs with salt. In this case, boiled corn, the recipe of which we have considered, will acquire a rich and vibrant taste.
If you do not want to wait so much time, then use the microwave. You can also cook corn in it. Put a container with ears on it (if they do not fit, cut into pieces, this will not affect the taste). You can add a little water to the bowl. Set the timer for about 10-20 minutes, depending on whether your corn is young or old. Boiled (the recipe still recommends using the first option, since there are more vitamins) in any case it will turn out soft and very tasty. Therefore, you can use corn of any degree of maturity.