Grilled Corn

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 6 | Cook: 30min
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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

  1. 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.

  2. 2.

    Slice the chili pepper lengthwise, deseed, wash and finely chop.

  3. 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.

  4. 4.

    Wash chives, shake dry and cut into fine ribbons.

  5. 5.

    Beat butter with a whisk until frothy. Fold in truffle oil, 1 tsp lime juice, chives and a pinch of pepper.

  6. 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.