Corn: The Ultimate Sweet Treat
Corn: The Ultimate Sweet Treat
How to Thaw Frozen Corn for That Just-Steamed Taste
Corn is undoubtedly the best snack of the summer season! It’s a delightful food that everyone, young and old, can enjoy. When fresh corn is refrigerated raw, it loses moisture, diminishing its chewy texture. There’s a noticeable difference in texture between freshly picked corn and store-bought corn, highlighting the importance of moisture in corn. It’s a shame to enjoy corn only in the summer, so by steaming and cooling corn, then freezing it, you can enjoy it year-round. When reheating frozen corn, its delicious taste remains just as fresh as if it were just boiled.
Ingredients- Frozen corn (for thawing method)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Typically, when reheating corn in the microwave, we wrap it in a plastic bag. However, considering the environment, it’s essential to develop the habit of reducing plastic use. The amount of plastic wrap and disposable plastic used in our kitchens is more serious than we might think.
Step 2
While using the microwave is convenient for quick reheating, a steamer can also be used for thawing a larger quantity of corn. However, if you only have one or two ears of corn, pulling out the steamer and then cleaning it afterward might feel like too much hassle. For a single ear of corn, the microwave is indeed the best option.
Step 3
Instead of using a plastic bag to heat your corn, try this method. Place one ear of corn on a microwave-safe plate. Fill a mug about halfway with water and place it alongside the corn in the microwave. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, and you’ll enjoy corn that tastes as if it were just steamed. Placing a mug of water in the microwave also helps loosen any stuck-on food particles, making it easier to clean the microwave. After thawing the corn this way, a quick wipe-down of the microwave interior means you won’t have to do a separate, thorough cleaning.
Step 4
Try this method for thawing steamed corn! The kernels will be plump and delicious, just like freshly boiled corn. When thawing corn in the microwave, using a mug of water instead of a plastic bag not only replicates the taste of freshly boiled corn but also helps clean the microwave, making it a win-win. Try piercing the steamed corn with a fork! If you want to eat multiple kernels at once, using a fork allows you to enjoy the corn cleanly and conveniently without having to manually remove each kernel.
