Plain butter and sea salt are divine, but here are four ways to make your kernels really pop. Prepare in advance and chill until ready to serve. These Perfect Sweet Corn Spreads are easy to make and are guaranteed to take your fresh corn to the nest level.
Perfect Sweet Corn Spreads
Barbecuing corn is a delightful way to enhance its natural sweetness and add a smoky flavour. Preheat your barbecue or grill to medium-high heat and grill corn for 15 minutes or until cooked. To check the corn is cooked, the kernels should be tender and have a vibrant colour.
All these recipes make enough topping for six to eight cobs.
Mexican Garlic
Combine ½ cup of homemade mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped coriander or parsley, ½ roasted garlic bulb, smoked sea salt and 100g crumbled feta.
Coconut and Lime
Mix ½ cup of coconut cream with the freshly grated zest of 2 limes, ¼ cup of finely chopped coriander and 1 tablespoon of chilli paste.
Peach and Chilli Salsa
Combine ½ cup peach chutney and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup with 1 tablespoon of chipotle sauce or dried chilli powder.
Parmesan and Anchovy Butter
Combine 150g of softened butter with 3-4 anchovy strips, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley and 1-2 teaspoons of crushed garlic.
Making Creamed Corn
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Melt 40g butter in a saucepan. Add 1 chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add kernels from 4 sweet corn, and ½ cup water. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Add ½ cup cream and simmer until mixture thickens. Pulse in a food processor and season.
