Ready for a corn on the cob recipe like no other?
Lots of garlic and few scotch bonnet or habanero take this corn to new heights.
Eating Trini boiled corn is an experience.
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And you should only eat this corn with your hands; licking your fingers after is absolutely necessary.
We Always Have Trini Boiled Corn At Our House!
You won’t find Trinidadian boiled corn find at a restaurant.
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It is always made by a street vendor or at home.
On the weekends my husband would say, Im feeling for some boiled corn, how about you?
Somewhere around 30 to 40 minutes is enough for the flavors of the aromatics in the broth to meld.
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How to Choose the Best Corn
For this recipe fresh corn on the cob works best.
Frozen corn retains moisture after it thaws, leaving the corn lacking that nice crisp exterior.
I like to purchase corn from a farmers market because I can always find the best prices.
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I dont recommend using light or sweetened coconut milk.
take a stab at find ones that are full fat and have the least amount of additives.
A few of my favorite brands:Chaokoh,Grace,Trader Joes,Arroy-D, andThai Kitchen.
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Its Corn Season!
Yank the husk off the base and discard.
Continue to peel until you might see the corn kernels.
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Repeat this for each ear.
Rinse each ear under running water and remove any straggling silk fibers that are still hanging on.
On a cutting board, use a large chefs knife and cut the corn into halves.
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Add the butter, garlic, thyme, culantro, chives, habanero, salt, and black pepper.
Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Note that piercing the peppers will give more heat to the broth.
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If youre a fan of spicy food, then go forth!
Add the corn and let it all simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
Turn the corn every 8 to 10 minutes using metal tongs or a fork.
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Be careful not to burst the pepper in the simmer liquid if you dont want it spicy.
You dont want it like a soup, but more so reduced with some gravy.
Divide the corn and coconut milk between bowls.
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This can be served by itself or as a side dish.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer and heat for 5-10 minutes.
Alternatively, you’re free to reheat in the microwave for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
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