Boiled Corn
Boiled Corn is a home-style breakfast recipe at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 108 kcal. Boiled corn is a simple, home-style dish that tastes fresh and sweet, with a sof. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.
2 / 5
★★☆☆☆
108 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh corn
- Pot that fits the corn
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar (optional)
Steps
- Shuck the fresh corn, leaving some corn husks (outer leaves) in the pot.
- Add water to cover the corn by about half a joint of a finger, and add salt and sugar.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to low heat. Cover and continue to simmer for 15-20 minutes; it is okay to boil the corn for a bit longer.
- Drain the corn once cooked and let it cool before eating.
Notes
Boiled corn is a simple, home-style dish that tastes fresh and sweet, with a soft and glutinous texture. Boiling the fresh corn with the husks on preserves the original aroma, while adding salt and sugar enhances the flavor. It is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and carbohydrates, providing a satisfying sense of fullness. The method is extremely simple and easy for beginners to master, taking approximately 15 minutes from preparation to serving.
Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 108 kcal
Calculations:
- One corn cob with husks
- Water covering the corn by about half a finger's depth
- When boiling corn, use mild salt water; roughly 2 grams of salt with 50ml of water
- Choose to add sugar or not based on personal taste (optional)
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