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Fried Corn on the Cob
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

Give your kernels a bath in hot oil this summer.

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Fried Corn on the Cob
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

Yes, you can deep-fry corn! A quick turn in hot oil yields kernels that are crisp and juicy at the same time. Other than a sprinkle of salt at the end, the ears need no embellishment. We found that super sweet corn—with its high sugar content—fries up best.

Featured in the July/August 2002 issue.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 15 minutes
  • Vegetable oil
  • 8 ears fresh corn, shucked
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Into a large pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour 2 inches of oil and turn the heat to medium-high. When the temperature reads 365°F, working in batches (do not overcrowd the pot), add the corn and fry until most of the kernels are deep golden, 3–4 minutes per batch.
  2. Transfer the corn to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season to taste with salt and serve.

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Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic-Parsley Oil https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/grilled-mushrooms/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:50:20 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-grilled-mushrooms/
Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley Oil
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

A quick turn over hot coals brings out the rich, earthy flavor of your favorite fungi.

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Grilled Mushrooms with Garlic and Parsley Oil
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Tyna Hoang

The savory simplicity of mushrooms grilled over hot coals is always a favorite summer flavor. Only a hint of garlic and parsley are needed to season these rich and earthy fungi. If you can’t find oyster mushrooms, use any variety that won’t fall through the grate of your grill.

Featured in the August/September 2003 issue.

Yield: 4–6
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • ¼ bunch parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 lb. oyster mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed
  • ½ lb. white mushrooms, stemmed

Instructions

  1. Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, garlic, and parsley, then season to taste with salt.
  2. Add the mushrooms to the grill and cook gill side up without turning, basting continuously with the parsley oil, until charred and tender, 5–10 minutes.

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Marcella Hazan’s Braised Celery with Tomatoes https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/sedano-e-pomodori-brasati-braised-celery-and-tomato/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:37 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-sedano-e-pomodori-brasati-braised-celery-and-tomato/
Braised Celery and Tomato (Sedano e Pomodori Brasati)
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Follow the renowned Italian cookbook author’s lead and simmer your stalks low and slow.

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Braised Celery and Tomato (Sedano e Pomodori Brasati)
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This sedano e pomodori brasati (braised celery and tomato) recipe, adapted from celebrated Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, produces results that are surprising from celery: creamy, sweet, luscious. The stalks’ stringy fibers, often removed before cooking, here act as a brace that helps the vegetable keep its shape through a long simmer.

Adapted from Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan. Copyright © 1992. Available from Alfred A. Knopf.

Featured in “The Soft Approach: In Praise of Soft-Cooked Vegetables” by Lesley Porcelli.

Yield: 4–6
Time: 2 hours
  • 3 oz. pancetta, cut into 1-in. pieces
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 bunches celery (about 2 lb.), stalks trimmed and cut on the bias into 2-in. pieces
  • ¾ cup whole peeled canned tomatoes with their juices, crushed by hand
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. To a large pot over medium-high heat, add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders, about 12 minutes. (If the pancetta begins to brown too fast, turn the heat to medium-low.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside to drain.
  2. Return the pot to medium-high heat and add the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and light brown, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, tomatoes, and ¼ cup of water and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the celery is very tender, about 1½ hours.
  3. Transfer the celery with its juices to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the reserved pancetta. Serve hot or at room temperature.

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Ricotta-Stuffed Squash Blossoms with Fried Zucchini Coins https://www.saveur.com/recipes/ricotta-stuffed-zucchini-blossoms/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:22:17 +0000 https://www.saveur.com/?p=172858&preview=1
Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Clay Williams. Clay Williams

This simple appetizer from Puglia is our answer to an overabundance of the late-summer vegetable.

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Ricotta-Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms
Clay Williams. Clay Williams

Chef Stefano D’Onghia opened Botteghe Antiche on a storybook square in the town of Putignano after apprenticing at several high-end restaurants around Southern Italy. “You have to walk a careful line between respecting tradition and innovating,” he says of his constantly changing menu, which leans toward cheeky takes on Pugliese classics. This dish seems designed to foreground versatility: a single plant, torn asunder to build two very different experiences. The lightness of airy, minty ricotta nestled in delicate zucchini flowers provides a bite-by-bite counterpoint to the heartier fried zucchini coins.

Featured in “The Cuisine of Puglia Defies Definition,” by Sebastian Modak.

Yield: 4
Time: 50 minutes
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 8 zucchini flowers, with stems
  • ¼ cup plus 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 3 scallions, ends discarded, cut into 3-in. lengths
  • Kosher salt
  • 2 cups sheep’s milk ricotta
  • 1 mint sprig, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchinis into ¼-inch coins, place on a clean kitchen towel, and leave to dry at room temperature for 24 hours.
  2. Gently rinse the zucchini flowers. Remove the stems and coarsely chop them. (Set the flowers aside.) Meanwhile, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. 
  3. To a medium skillet set over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of the oil, the vegetable broth, and the chopped stems and cook until the stems are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender, add the scallions and 2 more tablespoons of the oil, blend until smooth, and season to taste with salt. 
  4. In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta and mint and season to taste with salt. Fill the zucchini flowers evenly with the ricotta mixture and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the pecorino evenly over the flowers and bake until the flowers are light golden brown, about 8 minutes. 
  5. To a medium skillet set over medium-high heat, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. When it is hot, working in batches, add the zucchini coins and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
  6. To serve, dollop the zucchini-stem cream evenly onto four plates, using the back of a spoon to spread slightly. Divide the zucchini flowers and coins among the plates and serve warm.

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Grilled Corn Bhel https://www.saveur.com/grilled-corn-bhel-recipe/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:19:21 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/grilled-corn-bhel-recipe/
Grilled Corn Bhel
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Flame-kissed kernels meet crunchy corn flakes in this summery take on the Indian street food.

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Grilled Corn Bhel
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

In Chai Pani Restaurant Group chef-owner Meherwan Irani’s take on the Indian street-food dish bhel, grilled sweet corn is tossed with a zesty cumin-lime dressing and crunchy corn poha, a popular puffed corn snack. Irani likes to fry his own corn poha, but store-bought unsweetened corn flakes also make an excellent substitute.

All of the ingredients can be prepared in advance, but for the brightest flavor, wait until just before serving to mix in the dressing. Leaving some of the husk on the corn will prevent the kernels from drying out; if purchased pre-shucked, wrap the cobs in aluminum foil before grilling.

Featured in “6 Magnificent Indian Grilling Recipes You Can Pull Off Indoors or Outdoors.”

Yield: 8
Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • ½ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • ¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

For the salad:

  • 6 ears yellow or white sweet corn in husks, tough outer leaves removed
  • 1½ cups peeled, seeded, and finely chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups unsweetened corn flakes
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tbsp. coarsely chopped mint
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: To a blender or small food processor, add the cilantro, lime juice, cumin, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion and pulse until smooth. With the machine running on low speed, slowly drizzle in the oil until fully incorporated. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  2. Make the salad: Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Alternatively, heat a grill pan over high. Add the corn and cook, turning occasionally, until the husks darken and the kernels are lightly browned all over (peel back the husk to check), 10–15 minutes. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Using a sharp knife, slice the corn kernels off each cob. Transfer the kernels to a large bowl (reserve the cobs for another use or discard). Add the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion and toss well to combine. Just before serving, add the corn flakes, cilantro, and mint and toss gently to combine without breaking up the corn flakes. Add ½ cup of the dressing (reserve any remaining for another use) and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

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Stuffed Celery https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/stuffed-celery/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:22:00 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-stuffed-celery/
Stuffed Celery
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

A creamy blue cheese filling elevates this humble vegetable into an elegant hors d'oeuvre at L.A.’s legendary Musso & Frank Grill.

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Stuffed Celery
Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Julia Gartland • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

This old-school appetizer from Los Angeles’ storied Musso & Frank Grill—now more than a century old—turns humble celery into a creamy, elegant hors d’oeuvre. While the restaurant peels the celery ribs before stuffing them, the dish is just as satisfying without that extra step.

Featured in the April 2009 issue.

Yield: 4
Time: 45 minutes
  • 6 oz. blue cheese, preferably Roquefort, crumbled (about ¾ cup), at room temperature
  • 6 oz. cream cheese, cut into 1-in. cubes, at room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • ⅛ tsp. hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
  • Green leaf lettuce, for garnish
  • 5 celery ribs, trimmed and halved crosswise into sticks
  • Paprika, for garnish
  • 5 pitted black California olives, halved, for garnish
  • Curly parsley sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. To a food processor, add the blue cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire, and hot sauce and pulse until smooth. Scrape the cheese mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a small piping tip or a quart-size zip-top bag, seal, and refrigerate to firm up, at least 30 minutes.
  2. On a platter, arrange the lettuce leaves in an even layer and, if desired, top with 1 cup of crushed ice. Arrange the celery sticks, concave side up, on top. Retrieve the cheese mixture from the fridge, snip off a lower corner if using a zip-top bag, and pipe about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture into each celery stick. Sprinkle with paprika, garnish each celery stick with an olive half and a parsley sprig, and serve immediately.

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Seasonal Squash Tart https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/seasonal-squash-tart/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:21:32 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-seasonal-squash-tart/
Seasonal Squash Tart
Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart. Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

Make your stash of butternut or zucchini sing with this easy, year-round pastry treat.

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Seasonal Squash Tart
Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart. Photo: Paola + Murray • Food Styling: Barrett Washburne • Prop Styling: Carla Gonzalez-Hart

By using seasonal squash, this light and tasty dish—developed by Denver, Colorado-based chef Alex Saggiomo—can be made year-round. Try it with zucchini and yellow squash in the summer, then use all butternut in the fall. Feel free to get creative with the topping for this tart, which will help stretch leftover squash and other vegetables—whichever adventure you choose, it will pair beautifully with the buttery pastry and tangy goat cheese topping.

Yield: 2–4
Time: 2 hours
  • One 10- by 15-in. sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed and rolled out slightly to soften
  • ½ medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into large cubes
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp. finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh goat cheese, divided
  • 1 medium yellow summer squash, sliced into ¼-in. rounds
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-in. rounds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment, then place the puff pastry on it. Using a fork, create a border around the edges, poking holes throughout the dough of the sheet to prevent it from rising. Place another sheet of parchment over the top and place dried beans or pie weights over the surface. Bake until the edges rise slightly, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the oven up to 400°F.
  3. Line a second large baking sheet with foil, then arrange the butternut squash and garlic atop it in a single layer. Toss with oil and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the oven down to 375°F.
  4. When the butternut squash has cooled, transfer to a food processor along with the cream, lemon zest, and half of the goat cheese, then process until smooth.
  5. On the reserved pastry sheet, spread the butternut squash purée in an even layer, leaving a thin border along all four edges. Arrange the yellow squash and zucchini slices over the top, allowing each one to slightly overlap. Drizzle a little oil over the top, then dot with the remaining goat cheese. Bake until the squash is slightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove the tart from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut into slices and serve warm or at room temperature.

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Grilled Corn with Pepperoncini Butter https://www.saveur.com/recipes/grilled-corn-pepperoncini-butter/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 17:38:11 +0000 /?p=172290
Grilled Corn with Pepperoncini Butter
Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter). Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter)

Your favorite summer side just got a hot, vinegary kick.

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Grilled Corn with Pepperoncini Butter
Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter). Chris Bernabeo (Courtesy Clarkson Potter)

This recipe is brought to you by the SAVEUR Cookbook Club, our passionate community of food-loving readers from around the globe, celebrating our favorite authors and recipes. Join us as we cook through a new book every month, and share your food pics and vids on social media with the hashtags #SAVEURCookbookClub and #EatTheWorld.

At their Los Angeles restaurants Kismet and Kismet Rotisserie, chefs Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson offer great homestyle cooking but aren’t afraid to jazz up their menu with bold flavors and unexpected ingredients, what they call “untraditional food that understands tradition.” This dish from their debut cookbook, Kismet: Bright, Fresh, and Vegetable-Loving Recipes, honors that philosophy, upgrading grilled corn with a tangy butter sauce brimming with thinly sliced pickled pepperoncini. 

Kramer and Hymanson prefer cutting their corn into smaller pieces, but you can keep your ears whole, or even cut the kernels from the cobs and toss with the pepperoncini butter for a warm salad. The authors also recommend using whole jarred pepperoncini and slicing them at home, to ensure that slices are thin enough to stick to the corn. 

Adapted from Kismet: Bright, Fresh, and Vegetable-Loving Recipes © 2024 by Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson. Photographs copyright © 2024 by Chris Bernabeo. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group.

Featured in “This New Cookbook Proves California Cuisine is Impossible to Pin Down” by Jessica Carbone.

Yield: 4
Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the pepperoncini butter:

  • 8 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely grated
  • ½ cup thinly sliced pepperoncini
  • 1 Tbsp. pepperoncini pickling liquid
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground white pepper

For the corn:

  • 4 ears corn (about 1 lb.), husked, each ear cut into 2–3 equal pieces
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make the pepperoncini butter: To a small pot over medium heat, add the butter and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is fully melted and golden brown and the garlic smells toasted, 5–8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the pepperoncini, pickling liquid, salt, and white pepper, then set aside.
  2. Grill the corn: Heat a charcoal or gas grill to medium-high. In a large bowl, toss the corn with the oil to coat, then sprinkle with the salt. Grill the corn, turning frequently with tongs, until lightly charred on all sides, 8–12 minutes total.
  3. Transfer the grilled corn to a platter, spoon the pepperoncini butter over the top, and serve.

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Sweet Corn Pakoras https://www.saveur.com/story/recipes/romy-gills-sweet-corn-pakoras/ Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:57:24 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/romy-gills-sweet-corn-pakoras/
Sweet Corn Pakoras
Belle Morizio. Belle Morizio

These fragrant Indian corn fritters make a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack.

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Sweet Corn Pakoras
Belle Morizio. Belle Morizio

Chickpea flour acts as a flavorful binder in these Indian corn fritters from British Indian chef Romy Gill, whose promotion of West Bengali cuisine has earned her status as a Member of the Order of the British Empire. She serves these pakoras to her daughters, and they enjoy them with mint-and-cilantro chutney, or even ketchup on the side.

Featured in The 2020 Saveur 100: 81-90.”

Yield: 3
Time: 20 minutes
  • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 1–2 cobs)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 Tbsp. coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp. Indian chile powder
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
  • Kosher salt
  • ¾ cup chickpea flour
  • ¼ cup sparkling water
  • Corn or vegetable oil, for frying
  • <a href="https://www.saveur.com/story/recipes/mint-cilantro-chutney/">Mint-and-cilantro chutney</a> or ketchup, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the corn, onion, cilantro, chile powder, coriander, and cumin, and season to taste with salt. Sift the chickpea flour over the ingredients and toss gently. Add the sparkling water and use your fingers to mix, thoroughly coating the vegetables in the thin batter.
  2. Into a large, heavy-bottomed pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 1½ inches and turn the heat to medium-high. When the temperature reads 340°F, working in batches, carefully drop the batter by rounded tablespoons into the oil (avoid crowding the pan) and fry until crispy and golden brown, 2–2½ minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  3. Serve hot, with mint-and-cilantro chutney, if desired.


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Lemon-Miso Snap Peas with Charred Scallion Ricotta https://www.saveur.com/recipes/lemon-miso-snap-peas-charred-scallion-ricotta/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:46:30 +0000 /?p=172174
Lemon-Miso Snap Peas with Charred-Scallion Ricotta
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Pearl Jones. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Pearl Jones

Served with crusty bread, this vibrant side dish is a celebration of sweet summer legumes.

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Lemon-Miso Snap Peas with Charred-Scallion Ricotta
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Pearl Jones. Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Pearl Jones

In this hefty summer side dish, charred scallions are whipped with fresh ricotta to lend a smoky sweetness that matches the sugary crunch of fresh snap peas. A small amount of mild white miso adds a gentle cheesy character that doesn’t overpower the peas; more intense red or yellow miso will be too strong. Korean chile flakes (gochugaru) are not as hot as other varieties, so if substituting, use another chile powder with a milder heat, such as Aleppo pepper. The dish should be bright and lemony, and not particularly spicy. You can cut the scallions in half widthwise before charring if they are too long to fit in the pan.

Featured in “This Green Vegetable Is a Triple Threat in the Garden.”

Yield: 2–4
Time: 20 minutes
  • 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided
  • 4 scallions, trimmed
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 2 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
  • 1 tsp. gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes), plus more for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp. white miso paste
  • 8 oz. snap peas, ends trimmed and thinly sliced on the bias (1½ cups)
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, for garnish
  • Crusty bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. To a medium skillet over high heat, add 2 teaspoons of the oil. When it’s hot and shimmering, carefully add the scallions in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until charred on one side, 3–5 minutes. Transfer the scallions and the oil to a food processor. Wipe out the skillet and set aside. 
  2. To the food processor, add the ricotta, honey, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of water. Process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Set aside. 
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the lemon zest, gochugaru, miso, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and the remaining oil. 
  4. Return the clean skillet to medium heat, add the miso mixture and the snap peas, and cook until the peas are bright green and still crunchy, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice, and stir until a glossy sauce forms. 
  5. To a plate or shallow bowl, add the whipped ricotta and top with the snap peas and their sauce. Garnish with the mint and more gochugaru to taste. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

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Elotes Asados https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/charcoal-grilled-corn-on-the-cob-with-mayonnaise-cheese-and-chile/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:29:05 +0000 https://dev.saveur.com/uncategorized/article-recipes-charcoal-grilled-corn-on-the-cob-with-mayonnaise-cheese-and-chile/
Elotes Asados
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Grilled corn is slathered with mayo, cheese, and chile powder in this Mexican street food staple.

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Elotes Asados
Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

Grilled corn, or elotes asados, is a street food staple in Mexico. Whole cobs are typically cooked in their husks over charcoal, then teamed with creamy mayonnaise, a salty aged Mexican cheese such as queso añejo or Cotija, and a mild chile powder such as árbol or ancho. The smoky, chewy corn can also be slathered with sour cream thinned with a little bit of cream instead of the mayo. Either way, this Mexican street corn recipe delivers the perfect combination of flavors and textures every time.

Featured in the July/August 1999 issue.

Yield: 6
Time: 1 hour
  • 6 ears fresh corn in husks
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup queso añejo or Cotija cheese, finely crumbled
  • 1 Tbsp. árbol or ancho chile powder

Instructions

  1. To a large bowl, add the corn and enough cold water to cover, weighing the corn down with a plate to submerge. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium-high and position a rack 5 inches above the fire. Add the corn and grill, turning frequently, until the outer leaves are blackened, 15–20 minutes. Remove from the heat, then when the corn is cool enough to handle, pull back the husks and silks, leaving the husks attached to the base of the cobs.
  3. Brush the corn with butter, then return to the grill and cook, turning frequently, until browned all over, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, then spread each ear with mayonnaise, sprinkle with cheese and chile powder, and serve immediately.

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