An uncomplicated dish, but for many a favorite summer delicacy. It can be an appetizer and a side dish, and its taste depends on how correctly the cooking process took place. How to choose and prepare a bright corn platter?
Corn began to be eaten in Mexico as early as 9 thousand years ago, and this dish has taken root due to its nutritional value and useful qualities. It perfectly satisfies hunger and invigorates the body.
Corn contains vitamins A, C, E, PP, D, K, B1, B2, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, important amino acids tryptophan and lysine. Corn is used not only as a dish, but also for medical reasons for the prevention of a number of diseases – it cleanses the intestines and has a rejuvenating effect, strengthens the immune system and prevents cardiovascular and oncological diseases.
When buying corn, it is important to pay attention to its appearance. The heads of cabbage must be intact, not damaged or eaten by beetles. The color of the grains can be from pale to rich yellow, respectively, the lighter, the younger the corn.
Corn fibers should not be overdried. Old corn does not cook well and tastes tough, and there are much less nutrients in it than in young corn.
How to cook corn
It would seem that boiling corn is a simple matter. To make it delicious. Just take into account a few nuances.
– Before cooking, rinse the heads of cabbage with running water, remove the leaves, and cut the large ears in half. A few whole leaves can be left, and some even cover the bottom of the pot in which the corn will be boiled with leaves.
– Soak corn in cold water for 1 hour.
– Choose a wide, deep saucepan with a lid. Corn can also be cooked in a skillet, double boiler, microwave, or oven.
– Place the ears in boiling water and simmer.
– The cooking time of corn differs depending on the age and variety. The average time is 15 minutes, but there are varieties that you will cook – 2 hours. Do not overcook young corn, with every minute of cooking it loses its beneficial properties.
– Never salt the water in which corn is cooked. It will most likely harden in salt water. Add sugar or butter to the water to make the corn soft and creamy.