THE GARLIC-CHARRED CORN

(Our Play on Esquites / Corn Salad)

THE GARLIC-CHARRED CORN

Ingredients: 400g Sweetcorn (fresh or canned), 2 cloves Garlic (minced), 1 tbsp Butter, 1 tsp Chili powder, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, 30g Feta (crumbled)...

Ingredients

  • 400g Sweetcorn (fresh or canned)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 30g Feta (crumbled)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry corn in butter on maximum heat until the kernels are charred and blackened.
  2. The Architect Add garlic; sauté until golden and fragrant.
  3. The Bloom Add spices and a 15ml splash of water to form a sticky, red spice-oil that coats the corn.
  4. The Marriage Remove from heat; stir in the mayonnaise and cheese until it forms a thick silk.
  5. The Final Flourish Garnish with fresh raw coriander and a massive hit of lime juice.

Cuisine: Mexican

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