To me, sweet corn tastes much better when it's fresh so why do people always cook it? I do it because that's the way my mom taught me to prepare it? What are the risks from not cooking corn-o-t-c bought in the grocery store?
2006-08-26 11:41:48 · 18 answers · asked by Jessica's mom 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Why do kids answer these questions? They can't spell or have no idea about the topic.
You can eat corn fresh (raw) but cooking breaks down the starch molecules and makes them easier to digest. You can grill corn, husk on or off, boil it, or roast it in an oven. Don't microwave it. It cooks unevenly. I prefer boiled 5-7 minutes with some sugar added to the water. My family used to add butter (margarine) to the water, ughh. Too greasy for me, I prefer eating corn plain.
2006-09-02 13:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your mom taught you to "prepare" it fresh/raw? Corn is delicious, but it's hard enough to digest it cooked - eating raw corn would "shock and awe" your whole digestive system I would think. Guess your system is used to it, but you are ingesting all the chemicals, pesticides, poisons and toxins that are sprayed on the corn as well. Long terms risks would be great I suspect.
I suggest you boil or grill it - stay safe and enjoy it the way it's meant to be.
2006-09-02 07:42:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the first place Corn on the Cob shouldn't be cooked. You bring a pot of water to a boil put your corn in the pot and turn the heat off.
2006-08-30 16:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by AL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grilling, Put the whole corn husk and all into water for 3 hours then cook thoroughly. ( The best corn on the cob I found at the State fair of Minn. the cooked them husk and all on a stick very cool very good!)
2016-03-26 21:09:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is really no harm in eating raw corn, as long as you wash it good. But do be careful, if you eat too much raw corn, you will be visiting the bathroom excessively. Just make sure you have lots of tissue on hand.
2006-08-31 17:29:06 · answer #5 · answered by Le' Chef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
corn is perfectly edible raw, just wash it and check for worms/rot ect. I love the flavor of cooked corn, especially grilled with a little butter
2006-08-26 11:48:19 · answer #6 · answered by parental unit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I love cooked corn on the cob! Its so yummy! I have never had it raw.... I think it would be tough if it wasn't cooked.
2006-08-31 15:46:54 · answer #7 · answered by lifesong0622 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that's what you like, go for it. I would try AL's cooking method though-you may have always had it overcooked. Another good way is wrap in plastic wrap and microwave 30 seconds.
2006-09-01 18:55:51 · answer #8 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to cook it but it taste a little more starchier raw. I'll eat it both ways
2006-08-26 11:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by holdenschic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no major health risk but why get dirt and the corn heir? or do you clean it then eat it?
2006-08-26 12:00:57 · answer #10 · answered by cupcake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋