Grilled Sweet Corn
Vietnamese Vietnamese - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Sweet Corn

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 4 corn cobs, husked
  • • 200ml coconut milk
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • • 2 red birdseye chilies, minced
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Husk the corn and brush each cob with oil.

2
Phase 2

Simmer the coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, chilies, garlic, and black pepper until thick.

3
Phase 3

Grill the corn over medium-high heat, turning often, until deeply charred, about 10 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Brush the corn with the coconut-chili sauce in the last 2 minutes of grilling.

5
Phase 5

Pile the corn on a plate, drizzle with extra glaze, and serve with lime wedges.