Corn on the cob tastes great with butter and salt, but if you’re in the mood for something different try one of these international variations.
Tips for Purchasing Corn on the Cob
Fully ripe sweet corn has bright green, moist husks. The silk should be stiff, dark and moist. You should be able to feel individual kernels by pressing gently against the husk.
Fresh corn should be used within two or three days, since its natural sugar declines as soon as it has been picked.
More information about purchasing and storing corn can be found at Foodland Ontario.
Variations:
Except for the American Variation, begin by preparing your corn on the cob as usual (barbequed, roasted, steamed or boiled), then add the ingredients below.
Mexican: Add a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of cayenne pepper & a squirt of lime to prepared corn.
French: Add some finely chopped herbs to your butter before spreading it on corn.
Italian: Replace butter with olive oil & add finely grated Parmesan cheese to taste.
American: If you’re barbequing or roasting your corn, butter the corn before roasting, sprinkle on your favorite steak rub, then roast or BBQ as usual.
