In May, I blogged about my discovery of Halen Mon Sea Salt with Taha Vanilla. It was great on fish, but I haven't used it much since. It's been taunting me from my spice drawer for a while, until I realized...
I had exactly one ear of corn sitting in my fridge. (Only one, because I HATE the struggle to de-corn my teeth after.) I threw it into a pot of boiling, sugared* water while I grabbed the mortar and pestle to grind some of the Halen Mon with some regular sea salt into a nice powder. When the corn was done, I pulled it out, rubbed a small bit of butter on the kernels, and then sprinkled the cob with the salt.
Sweet corn with salt that has a hint of vanilla is so very, very good. It's the perfect side dish for a summer meal, and a great, quick snack on a warm day.
*Have no fear.. It was actually sugared!
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8-06-2008 @ 7:20PM
cosine said...
Ack! Do not salt your corn water, makes it tough, use a pinch of sugar and 2-3 tablespoons of milk in the water, you will LOVE the results.
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8-06-2008 @ 8:55PM
Linda said...
I totally agree! Sugar with a little lemon juice is great!
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8-07-2008 @ 7:43AM
jan said...
YUM! I have sooo much vanilla powder - great idea.
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8-07-2008 @ 9:46AM
Monika said...
I don't know how "salted" ended up there. But don't fear -- I used a good scoop of sugar, but no milk as I was out.
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8-10-2008 @ 9:51PM
John Glasscock said...
Why would anyone cook corn-on-the cob in any way other than in the husk on the grill? No butter or salt needed!
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