Coconut-creamed corn and grains: a delicious side dish

Ingredients for Coconut-creamed corn and grains

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 serrano chilli or jalapeño, thinly sliced

• 1 piece (7.5 cm) fresh ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks

• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus more for serving

• 2.5 ml ground turmeric

• 4 ears of corn, shucked, kernels removed

• 240 g cooked grains (such as freekeh, farro, or quinoa)

• 240 ml unsweetened coconut milk, plus more for serving

• kosher salt

• 60 ml store-bought crispy onions or shallots (such as Lars Own, French’s, or Maesri)

• lime wedges (for serving)

How to make Coconut-creamed corn and grains

1. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chilli, ginger, garlic, and 2 sliced scallions, tossing occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.

2. Add the turmeric and cook, stirring frequently, until darkened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. Add the corn and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the corn begins to lightly brown, about 5 minutes.

4. Add the grains to the frying pan and cook, tossing often, until heated through and beginning to crisp around the edges, about 2 minutes.

5. Pour in 125 ml of coconut milk and season with salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, adding 1–2 tablespoons of water if needed to loosen, until the flavours have melded, about 3 minutes.

6. Divide the corn mixture between plates or shallow bowls and drizzle with more coconut milk. Top with crispy onions and additional scallions.

7. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

Disclaimer
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