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Cambodian Special Grilled Corn

November 26, 2022  Cambodia Recipe Avatar
Cambodian Special Grilled Corn

Cambodians slather freshly cooked corn with a sweet & salty sauce, eating it as a street food, not at home or as part of a meal. Cambodian special grilled corn is usually use charcoal to make it tasty and good.

“This is really different from the usual corn on the cob and is great if you are grilling Asian marinated meats. Spicy! Can be grilled outdoors or cooked indoors on the stovetop.”

Ingredients

6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
2 tablespoons of water
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
2 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced
A few vegetable oil, for brushing

Directions to make Cambodian Special Grilled Corn

  1. Prepare charcoal grill (barbecue corn)or preheat an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
  2. Very lightly brush the corn with oil and set on the grill rack or in the skillet.
  3. Cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and nicely charred, 12-15 minutes total; keep warm.
  4. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the fish sauce, water, sugar and salt until it is dissolved.
  5. Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat until very hot but not smoking.
  6. Carefully pour liquid mixture in (it may sputter a bit so watch out); add the green onions and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and cool.
  7. Brush cooked corn with the sauce and serve.

Please Enjoy

 

Related Recipe: Special Grilled Stuffed Chicken Wings

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4

Calories Per Serving: 286

% Daily Value
Total Carbohydrate ‏50g 18%
Total Fat ‏10g 13%
Saturated Fat ‏2g 10%
Dietary Fiber ‏7g 25%
Protein ‏8g 16%
Sodium ‏1312mg 57%
Sugars ‏14g 28%

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Rate

93%

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