Char-grilled corn with cheese
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One of my favorite dishes for a picnic or outdoor recreation is charcoal-baked corn with cheese.
The dish is simple, satisfying, tasty and, what is important when relaxing in nature, is prepared with virtually no participation from you, allowing you to do what nature trips are actually for - relax!
Corn baked over coals turns out to be very juicy, and the creamy, sticky crust of melted cheese only emphasizes the natural beauty and delicate taste of the dish. Of course, if you want, you can always add a literal “spice” by sprinkling some chili peppers on the cobs or adding some grated lime zest.
Ингредиенты
Corn cobs - 4-8 pcs.
Mayonnaise - to taste
Cheese – 50-100 g
Chili pepper - to taste
Lime zest - to taste
Рецепт
1. For serving, you can use any tasty hard cheese and the simplest mayonnaise. Chili and lime zest - optional. You will also need a few pieces of foil to wrap the cobs.
2. Soak the corn cobs in water for 15–30 minutes.
3. Squeeze out the water slightly to stop it dripping off the cobs, and wrap each ear of corn in foil.
4. Place the cobs on the hot coals and relax! In such a cocoon made of foil and its own wet leaves, the corn will simmer and bake as if steamed. It's difficult to dry it out. I once left the corn on the coals for almost an hour, and after that time it was still juicy and deliciously tender. Of course, my experience, albeit positive, should not be taken as a basis; after 25–30 minutes, open one of the “cocoons” and check the readiness of the cobs. The degree of readiness can be influenced by both the size of the cobs and the temperature of the coals and the environment. Cooking time may vary slightly each time.
5. Unwrap the finished corn cobs.
6. Pull the leaves to the base of the cob, but do not cut them off, but twist them or, for example, braid them. This “braid” makes it convenient to hold hot corn while eating.
7. Now, alternately roll the cobs in mayonnaise and then in grated cheese. If desired, top with a few pinches of lime zest and crushed chili pepper.
8. From the heat of the corn, the cheese will begin to melt and form an appetizing, sticky crust on the surface of the cobs.
9. Corn baked on coals with cheese is ready. You can serve.