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Trinidadian Boiled Corn

Sweet corn cooked in creamy coconut milk with Caribbean herbs and spices. This traditional Trinidadian dish brings island flavors to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 5 ears fresh corn, cut in half.
  • 2 cans (13.5 oz each) full fat coconut milk.
  • 1 cup water.
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter.
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped small.
  • 8 stems fresh thyme leaves.
  • 2 culantro leaves or 4 sprigs fresh cilantro.
  • 20 fresh chives, chopped.
  • 2 small habanero peppers.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Instructions

  1. Pull off husks and silk from corn. Wash under cold water to remove any remaining silk.
  2. Break or cut each corn ear into two pieces.
  3. Mix coconut milk and water in a big pot. Heat until bubbling.
  4. Put in butter, chopped garlic, thyme, herbs, whole habaneros, salt and pepper. Cook gently for 10 minutes.
  5. Add corn pieces and cook on low for 30 minutes. Turn corn every now and then. Sauce should get thick and coat the corn.
  6. Check salt, serve hot with plenty of sauce.

Notes

Keeps in fridge for up to 1 week.
Can reheat on stove with extra water.
Use toothpicks in peppers to find them easily.

  • Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

  • Calories: 409
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Protein: 6 g