Corn
The generic term for corn on the cob or its kernels when a recipe doesn't specify fresh, frozen, or canned. See Corn kernels for the cut-off-the-cob form most recipes actually call for.
Used for
- grilling
- soups
- salads
- salsas
In the kitchen
- grill or roast whole in the husk
- cut kernels off the cob with a sharp knife
- boil or steam whole ears
Picking it at the store
- Peel back the husk at the store to check for plump, evenly-filled rows with no dry or shriveled kernels
- Corn's sugar converts to starch fast after picking — use it within a day or two for the sweetest flavor
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