Corn on the cob.

[cupid04]

What is the best method for cooking corn on the cob. I've tried several methods but it dosen't taste as nice as when I've eaten it in a restaurant.

[Psybbo]

I boil it, then have loads of butter, salt and black pepper on it yummy

[vodkancoke]

I bring a pot of water to the boil. Add the cobs and cook until a knife can be intersted easily and the cob drops off the knife (usually about 10 mins)

[EcclesCake]

I cook it the same as Sibton and Vodka. The fresher the corn the sweeter it will be and a butter mixed wth chopped red chilli, lime juice & zest and finely chopped coriander is lovely with corn.

[mike11111]

Each cob should then be liberally smothered with freshly ground black pepper and covered with half a pound of Lurpak. A lovely, healthy snack.

[TheWinner]

I agree with sibton.
Bring a pan of water up to the boil, put in the corn and they take a max of 10 mins.
A trick we learned was to thickly butter a slice of bread put the cob in the middle of the bread and bring the sides up, to enclose the cob, turn it twice and it will be perfectly buttered. Far better than messing with a knife.

[cupid04]

Thankyou some mouthwatering ideas. Thankyou.

[boxtops]

we put ours in the steamer, lovely

[jamesnan]

I wrap mine in greaseproof paper, and put in microwave for 1-2 mins depending on size and let it steam for a couple of mins when taken out.

[Psybbo]

Must try that, boxy

[DTCwordfan]

Boil or simmer - then onto the bbq......

serve with butter and black pepper, a tad of chilli powder, or paprika, or chipotle.

[EcclesCake]

DT, tell me is there anything that does not benefit from a hint, or indeed a sodding great whack, of chipotle? ;-)

[DTCwordfan]

haven't tried it in ice cream yet - perhaps chocolate as pepper and chilli go with that.

[EcclesCake]

I have had chilli ice cream, it works surprisingly well!

[EcclesCake]

As as aside I spotted Wasabi infused dark chocolote the other day, I was intrigued. I'm hopin that Sunny 'Wasabi Peas' Dave will try it out and report back.....

[rockyracoon]

I take the corn off the cob and stir fry it with some finely chopped chilli.

[cupid04]

Does the length of time you cook it depend whether you like it munchy or a bit softer?

[EcclesCake]

Yes, but it's easy to knock off a niblet to see if it's soft enough for your taste.

Knock off a niblet sounds very dodgy :-(

[tinkerbell23]

10-12 mins in foil in oven....

Mega butter or nandos sauce mmmmmmmm

[vodkancoke]

8-10 mins in boiling water means it's still munchy lol

Eccles wasabi ice-cream is amazeballs! Try it! :)

[EcclesCake]

Vodka - I have an amazing amount of wasabi in the house, both prepared and powder. Do I just make a basic custard and add x amount of wasabi? Bung in machine and churn?