Spicy Creamed Corn (Dairy-Free) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Chef Sara Moulton was inspired by a corn soup thickened with pureed corn. From the local newspaper. This is also vegetarian if you use vegetable broth or water. Ingredients:
10 -12 ears fresh corn, husked |
3/4 cup chicken broth or 3/4 cup vegetable broth or 3/4 cup water, divided |
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup) |
1 serrano chili, minced (about 1 tbl) |
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice or 1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice, to taste |
1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil (or other herbs) or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (or other herbs) |
salt |
ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Carefully cut the kernels off the ears, sawing down with a serrated knife. You should have about 6 cups kernels. Remove seeds and ribs from chili, if you wish. 2. In a blender, combine 1 cup of the kernels and 1/2 cup of the broth. Puree until smooth. Set aside. 3. In a large skillet over medium, heat the oil. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, reduce the heat to moderately low and cook, stirring occasionally until golden, about 8 minutes. 4. Add the remaining corn kernels and another pinch of salt. Saute for 3 minutes. 5. Add the chili and pureed corn then bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. 6. Stir in the remaining broth, the lime juice and basil or cilantro or herbs of your choice. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for another minute. |
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