This week we use corn as the main ingredient in our recipe and we’re making a cumin-flavored corn dish that we hope you enjoy. Chinese stir-fried corn is one of many ways to prepare this common vegetable side. You have probably had steamed corn. This recipe uses a simple two-step process to improve on the steamed corn. First the corn is blanched, then given a velvet coating, and quickly stir-fried with ground cumin and ground chilies. It’s a delicious twist on a popular side dish.
Speaking of corn, I think many people know that this is a common ingredient. There are many ways to eat corn. Corn is one of the staple foods of people in some parts of China. So, what are the health benefits of eating corn? Corn contains a lot of dietary fiber, which can effectively promote intestinal peristalsis. Corn contains sugar, so you can choose to eat some in moderation. It also contains starch, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort if eaten with indigestible foods. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid eating corn with hard to digest foods.
Whether it is a staple food or a side dish, corn can win people’s love with its unique taste and flavor. At the same time, corn is also an affordable and easy-to-obtain ingredient in China, so it will appear in most Chinese home kitchens.
Stir-fried Cumin Corn
Equipment
- 1 saucepan (for blanching the corn)
- 1 large bowl
- 1 kitchen strainer or colander
- 1 wok
Ingredients
- 1 ear yellow corn
- 1 egg
- 1 green onion
- 15 ml corn starch
- 5 ml cumin powder
- 3 ml Chinese chili powder
- 1 ml salt
- 10 ml oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients.
- Shell the corn kernels from the cob.
- Chop the green onions.
- Blanch the corn kernels. Add water to a saucepan, bring it to a boil and add the corn kernels. Prepare a bowl of cold water.1 ear yellow corn
- When the water returns to a boil, drain the corn kernels from the boiling water and plunge them into the cold water to stop the cooking. When they have cooled, remove the corn kernels from the cold water and let them drain in a colander.
- Add an egg and 15ml corn starch to the corn kernels. Mix thoroughly to coat the corn kernels evenly.1 egg, 15 ml corn starch
- Add 10ml of oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Pour in the corn. Fry the corn kernels until they are solidified and dispersed. Then add cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and green onions. Stir fry evenly.1 green onion, 5 ml cumin powder, 3 ml Chinese chili powder, 10 ml oil, 1 ml salt
- Transfer to a bowl and serve.
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