2006-09-26 01:24:06 · 33 answers · asked by lottie 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
don't boil them--steam! that way the corn will lose less vitamins and in case of overcooking the damage isn't as bad.
steam them for 10 minutes then test with a toothpick. if still not tender, give a bit more time
2006-09-26 01:26:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mizz G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A whole one would take about 20 min at a hard boil, you've got to factor in bringing the water to a boil as well. I'd break it up into smaller pieces which reduces cooking time. You can snap it in half very easily, or thirds.
It's quicker and MUCH more efficient to do in the microwave. Put cob in a bowl, add a splash of water (30-50ml or thereabouts), cover with cling film, whack it on the highest setting for 5 minutes. It can be done in less (e.g. if you break the cob up into 3 pieces), but I have a one-touch setting for 5 min on my machine, so it's always 5 min for me, whatever the size - I've done 2 cobs with 5 min too. 5 min will not over-do one cob.
Be careful taking off the clin film because the steam gets VERY hot. In fact I now cover the bowl with a dinner plate instead, which you can lift straight off and use to serve your meal on.
2006-09-26 21:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Junisai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes
Here's How:
Fill a large stockpot halfway with unsalted water and bring to a rolling boil.
Add corn on the cob to the boiling water.
Let water return to a boil.
Cover pot and immediately turn off heat
Let covered pot sit undisturbed on the burner for 10 minutes.
Remove corn and serve hot with your choice of butter, margarine, salt, and/or other seasoning.
Tips:
Be sure the corn is fresh. Leaves should be green and pliable. The silk should be dry, not soggy.
Avoid buying corn with husks removed. It's probably old. The husk keeps it fresher.
2006-09-26 01:56:26 · answer #3 · answered by ck1_content 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't boil it, because it takes away all the taste and vitamins.
I strip down the husks and take out the silk. I take off all but the innermost layer of husk and pull that up around the cobs. Put the corn in a steamer for 10 min or in the microwave for 8 min.
It tastes a lot better and is tender and juicy!
2006-09-26 01:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring a large pot of water (do NOT put salt in your water--it'll make the corn tough) to a rolling boil. Add your cleaned, shucked ears of corn and 2 tablespoons of sugar, cover loosely with a lid, and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Boiling it any longer than that will cause the corn to toughen.
2006-09-26 08:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this with good fresh corn, smaller kernels. Put corn in salted cold water to cover; bring to boil, boil about 3 minutes only, drain water, added some butter and salt, put lid on pot and toss the corn around to get the butter and salt all over.
Try it, you don't need to boil corn long!!! Putting the button on in the kitchen saves a mess at the table.
2006-09-26 01:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ingredients needed:
6 ears fresh corn, shucked
Salt
Bay seasoning, optional
In a pot of boiling water, add salt and corn and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully remove the corn with tongs to a serving platter. If desired, sprinkle with additional bay seasoning.
2006-09-26 01:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by Irina C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
PERFECT COOKED CORN ON THE COB
Remove husks, silk and ends, from each ear. Rinse corn in cold water and ... covers corn. Allow water to return to a boil. ... with butter, salt and pepper.
CORN ON COB COOKED IN MICROWAVE
Rub butter all over corn, cook on high 2 minutes. Roll and cook 2 more minutes. Salt and eat. Add more butter if desired.
2006-09-26 11:10:47 · answer #8 · answered by catherinemeganwhite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
choose ears of corn where the husks and silk are not dried out. look at the kernels and select ears with smaller juicy kernels.
remove husks and silk.
bring large pot of water to a hard boil, add ears of corn to water and bring to boil again. remove from boiling water after 8 minutes and let sit in open air for appr 5 minutes before enjoying.
2006-09-26 11:18:09 · answer #9 · answered by ghd_programming 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends if it is frozen or fresh.
Frozen is tricky because it seems the kernels get mushy, yet still be cool on the inner cob. Or, hot all the way, but mushier still.
Fresh can be boiled longer and holds up well. Fresh is also great to grill in the husk or tin foil.
I probably wasn't helpful, because I don't know how long it takes in "clock time". Sorry.
2006-09-26 01:29:32 · answer #10 · answered by jude 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋