Grilled Corn
Grilled corn with cilantro greens and truffle butter: the corn impresses with its lutein and zeaxanthin content. A luxurious version of grilled side dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 l milk (1.5% fat)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 6 corn cobs
- 1 red chili pepper
- a small handful cilantro
- 1 Organic Lime
- 4 tbsp olive oil (+ oil for grilling)
- 1 bunch chives
- 100 g Yogurt butter
- 10 drops truffle oil
- Pepper
- Sea salt
Instructions
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1.
Heat milk with 500 ml water and sugar in a wide pot. Clean corn cobs, add to the pot and simmer over medium heat for about 20 minutes.
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2.
Slice the chili pepper lengthwise, deseed, wash and finely chop.
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3.
Wash cilantro, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop. Rinse lime, pat dry and grate its zest finely. Squeeze lime and whisk 1 tbsp juice with cilantro, chili and olive oil.
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4.
Wash chives, shake dry and cut into fine ribbons.
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5.
Beat butter with a whisk until frothy. Fold in truffle oil, 1 tsp lime juice, chives and a pinch of pepper.
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6.
Lift corn from the cooking liquid with a slotted spoon and grill on a hot, oiled grill, turning frequently, for 5-6 minutes all around. Place the cobs on a platter, brush with the seasoned oil, top with butter and sprinkle sea salt before serving.