How to cook young corn

Corn came to Russian territory back in the 17th century, and from the very first days its beneficial properties were noticed. Boiled corn was sold almost everywhere and people appreciated its taste. Dishes prepared from these sunny grains are quite filling and nutritious. The grains themselves have a delicate milky taste, slightly sweet, which gives it a special piquancy. Despite this, not all housewives still know how to properly cook young corn so that it turns out tender and juicy. How long does it take to cook baby corn? How to cook young corn in a slow cooker? We will try to answer these and other questions in this article.

Since all the beneficial properties of corn are preserved even after heat treatment, it can be cooked in a variety of ways. The easiest option is to cook young corn in a slow cooker.

A multicooker is a very popular kitchen electrical appliance with which you can cook, fry, bake, stew, steam and deep-fry, as well as heat ready-made dishes. Thanks to such versatility, the multicooker is very popular among housewives.

How to properly cook young corn?

Boiling young corn is a fairly simple procedure. You need to take a large, convenient saucepan, pour water into it and put it on the fire.

The corn must be thoroughly cleaned of leaves and placed in boiling water. To make the grains not only juicy, but also aromatic, you can add a few leaves to the water. Cook the corn until tender for 20-25 minutes over medium heat, so that the water constantly boils - since the grains contain a fairly large amount of starch, so that the sweetness does not disappear, you need to maintain the same temperature.

Checking the readiness of the grains is very simple - if there is no taste of corn, and the grains have become soft and tender, the cobs can be removed from the water and served. It is important to remember that it is not advisable to salt corn during cooking - this can cause the grains to become hard.

Boiled corn recipe with photo

A recipe for boiled corn in a slow cooker with a photo will help you learn how to prepare this delicious treat quickly and without much hassle. The multicooker has two bowls - one main, the other for steaming.

Choose medium-sized cobs that will fit in the bowl. If the corn is very large, the cobs can be cut into two or three pieces.

Peel the corn - remove all the upper leaves, the lower, thin leaves can be left. They will give the boiled corn a fresh aroma.

Place a layer of leaves on the bottom of the main bowl, topped with peeled cobs.

Depending on which program you choose, it will depend on how long the young corn will be cooked. If you want to cook the corn at a pre-planned time, fill it with cold water and set the time. If you are going to cook right away, then for young corn it will be enough to set it to Cook for 20 minutes. If your multicooker does not have this mode, you can turn on the Steaming or Stewing mode.

Fill the corn with cold water and close the lid tightly - there is no need to salt the water, as the salt takes away all the excess liquid from the grains and they will become harder.

The multicooker always comes with a steaming bowl. The bowl is not very large, so 2-3 cobs will fit in it. To make more, cut each cob into several pieces.

The corn will be more flavorful if you brush it with a mixture of oil and herbs before cooking.

Wash the greens, shake off excess liquid and finely chop with a sharp knife. Mix chopped herbs with vegetable oil and rub the pieces of corn well with this mixture. You can use vegetable oil or butter - to taste.

Place the prepared corn on a wire rack with holes and place it on top of the lower bowl. Don't forget to pour some water into the main bowl - 1 liter will be enough.

If you want to cook corn in two bowls at the same time, you should note that the time will need to be increased slightly - by 5-7 minutes.

How long does it take to cook baby corn?

On average, cooking takes no more than 20 minutes. However, you should always consider the maturity of the corn. Milk ripeness, when the grains are soft yellow, milky in color - cook for 10-15 minutes.

More mature corn will need to be cooked for 25-30 minutes. In any case, always try zren, since there is no exact recipe for how many minutes it will take for your particular corn.

Ready corn can be served directly on the cob or the grains can be cut off with a knife.