For those who follow the figure and health, nutritionists recommend using corn more often in their diet. It is a low-calorie product that is rich in protein, starch, ascorbic acid and many vitamins at the same time. These are vitamins A, C, D most necessary for people, as well as potassium, magnesium and various trace elements. Naturally, preference is given to boiled corn. Interested in how long to cook corn? Everything will depend on the ripeness of this vegetable.
The most delicious and juicy is young dairy corn. It does not take much time to cook it. How long does it take to cook young corn? Just a little, literally forty minutes. For this we need: corn - a few ears, salt to taste. Pour cold water into a five-liter pan. Professionals recommend adding salt after full boiling, and the calculation is approximately the following: per liter of water - one teaspoon of salt. Otherwise, the corn will be dry and harsh. When the water begins to boil, salt and lay the corn. The ideal option is when the corn is cooked immediately, as they say, from the garden. She will be the most delicious, soft, juicy. How long to cook young corn? Cooking time will take about 30-40 minutes. If the cobs were kept for a very long time in a cool place, then more time will be required, sometimes about an hour and a half.
For the preparation of ripened and large corn, you need to use another
way. How many hours to cook corn will depend on the size of the ears, on the shelf life. Experts say that with prolonged storage, this vegetable becomes coarse and hard. It is on these qualities that it will depend on how long the corn is cooked. If fresh ears, then the time will take about two to three hours. For cooking, you need: a few ears of corn, salt (to taste). We take a pan (and we need a five-liter one), we line the bottom with leaves. This is necessary so that the corn does not touch the bottom and does not burn. At the same time, corn leaves will give the vegetable a special pleasant taste. Next we lay the cobs. Fill everything with water. After boiling, salt, close the lid and cook until tender.
How long to cook the corn will depend on the cooking temperature and the maturity of the ears. If it was stored for a long time, then it would take about four hours.
Boiled corn is good and cold. It can be used directly from the cob, and can be used for other dishes. It will be a great addition to side dishes, good as a component of salads. A few tablespoons of boiled corn added to any vegetable salad will be not only a decoration, but also a good flavoring.
To make a salad with corn you will need: boiled corn from one ears, boiled eggs (3 pieces), green salad leaves, cheese (100 grams), shrimp (two hundred grams). On the bottom of the salad bowl we spread the torn lettuce leaves, on top - a layer of shredded eggs, corn, then shrimp, peeled and boiled. Sprinkle with grated cheese. We coat each layer with mayonnaise, and those who follow the figure, it is better to use olive oil.