Boiled corn is a favorite treat not only for children but also for adults. And to make it really tasty, juicy and soft, it must be correctly selected and prepared. After all, no one will like to chew dry hard grains! This article will help us find the answer to the question of how and how much to cook young corn .
How to choose?
Ask the seller what kind of corn is in front of you. The most delicious varieties are Anava, Golden Fleece, Aurika and Viola. It is best to give preference to small ears of corn. And in order to check if she is overripe, it is worthwhile to separate one seed from her and try to crush it in her hand. If it is soft and juicy, then you can be sure that you have made the right choice - young corn! And if the grain is dry and hard, feel free to push this ear to the side. Such corn is either over-ripened, or simply simply cut off from the root for a long time. Of course, she did not lose her useful qualities from this, it would simply take much more time to cook it.
How much to cook young corn?
You need to note the time exactly from the moment when the water in the pan begins to boil. On average, cooking the cobs takes no more than 45 minutes. Ripe corn is distinguished by the color of the seeds; they have a pronounced yellow hue. And young - almost white or pale yellow.
How to cook young corn?
First of all, the ears are cleaned of leaves and washed under running water. Here it is worth considering one important point: do not throw away tops from corn. It is useful to us in order to cover the bottom of the pan, where corn will be cooked. Leaves play the role of seasoning. They will give corn a special aroma, and also protect against possible burning. So, the leaves and ears are already in the pan, now you can pour water - it should completely cover them. Add salt (1 teaspoon per 1 liter of water), cover and set on fire. As soon as the water boils, the question immediately arises of how much to cook young corn . It comes to readiness quite quickly, it usually takes 15-20 minutes. But as for ripe corn, it is cooked much longer. If you like soft grains, then until ready, you need to keep it on fire for 45-60 minutes, and if hard, 30 is enough. Well, now you know how much to cook young and ripe corn. Important! Salt when cooking ripe corn does not need to be added! She can become hard. Only after full readiness, before serving it should be rubbed with salt. This will give the corn a bright and incomparable taste.
How to determine readiness?
We already know how much to cook young corn, but if you still doubt its readiness, you can simply check it without directly removing it from the heat. To do this, take a fork and try to pry a few grains with it. If they are easily separated and taste soft and juicy, then the corn has reached readiness and can be removed from the stove.
Advice
1. In order for the corn to remain soft and juicy even the next day, the broth in which it was cooked should not be drained from the pan. Store corn directly in it, only in the cold.
2. Serve hot corn on the table, pre-lubricating it with butter or olive oil. It will become even more tender and aromatic.
Well, now you know how much to cook young corn and how best to serve it to the table. Bon Appetit!