Produce

Corn

Also called maize, choclo, sweetcorn

What it is

Maize in many forms. Large-kernel Andean choclo is traditional with ceviche; sweetcorn is the substitute most kitchens have.

Origin

Mexico and the Andes.

Flavour

Sweet, starchy.

How to use it

Boil and serve as a side, or cut kernels into salsas.

Storage

Fridge for sweetcorn. Dried maize is pantry.

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Questions about Corn

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What is Corn?

Maize in many forms. Large-kernel Andean choclo is traditional with ceviche; sweetcorn is the substitute most kitchens have.

How do I use Corn?

Boil and serve as a side, or cut kernels into salsas.

How do I store Corn?

Fridge for sweetcorn. Dried maize is pantry.

What does it taste like?

Sweet, starchy.

Nutrition

Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.

Calories 86 kcal

Protein 3.3 g

Carbs 19 g

Fat 1.2 g

Recipes using it

Ceviche

Peruvian lime-cured fish with chilli, red onion and coriander. Your fishmonger matters more than your knife skills.

40 minMedium🌶️🌶️

Elote

Street corn — grilled, then mayo, cheese, chilli and lime. Eat it over a napkin.

25 minVery easy🌶️

Cornbread

A skillet bread — cornmeal, buttermilk, a hot pan. Sugar is a regional fight we will not pretend is settled.

30 minEasyNo chilli

Dziriat (Algerian Almond Tarts)

Dziriat

Dziriat (Algerian Almond Tarts) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 25 minA bit of workNo chilli

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

44 minA bit of workNo chilli

Brown Stew Chicken

Brown Stew Chicken from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.

55 minA bit of workNo chilli

Chicken & mushroom Hotpot

Chicken & mushroom Hotpot from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

52 minMediumNo chilli

Chocolate alfajores

Chocolate alfajores from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.

8 hr 55 minA bit of workNo chilli

Egg Foo Young

Egg Foo Young from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

40 minA bit of workNo chilli

Hot and Sour Soup

Hot and Sour Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

35 minA bit of workNo chilli

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge

Jamaican Cornmeal Porridge from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.

36 minMediumNo chilli

Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling)

Festival

Jamaican Festival (Sweet Dumpling) from Jamaica. Times were inferred from the source steps.

31 minMediumNo chilli

kabse

kabse from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.

40 minMediumNo chilli

Ma Po Tofu

Ma Po Tofu from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

55 minA bit of workNo chilli

Napa Cabbage with Dried Shrimp

Dried shrimp gives this Chinese dish a punch of salty umami flavor. You can find it at an Asian grocery store in the frozen or refrigerated section. Look for small-sized dried shrimp, about a 1/4-inch in size. If you use

2 hr 7 minA bit of work🌶️

Salmon noodle soup

Salmon noodle soup from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.

23 minMediumNo chilli

Shrimp Chow Fun

Shrimp Chow Fun from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

8 hr 25 minA bit of workNo chilli

Flapper Pie

Flapper Pie from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.

40 minA bit of workNo chilli

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.

73 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli

Ugali – Kenyan cornmeal

Ugali – Kenyan cornmeal from Kenya. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

30 minEasyNo chilli

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans

Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black Beans from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 7 minA bit of work🌶️

Sweet and Sour Chicken

Sweet and Sour Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

8 hr 45 minA bit of workNo chilli

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole

Teriyaki Chicken Casserole from Japan. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 35 minMediumNo chilli

Vegetable Shepherds Pie

Vegetable Shepherds Pie from Ireland. Times were inferred from the source steps.

24 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli

Sichuan Eggplant

This recipe calls for asian eggplants, or Japanese eggplants. They are long and thin compared to a European or globe eggplant, and much more tender and delicate. If you can't find them you can substitute globe eggplant,

47 minA bit of workNo chilli

Chinese Orange Chicken

Chinese Orange Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

57 minA bit of workNo chilli

Postre Chajá

Postre Chajá from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 55 minA bit of workNo chilli

Saskatoon Pie

Saskatoon Pie from Canada. Times were inferred from the source steps.

3 hr 25 minA bit of workNo chilli

Shrimp With Snow Peas

Shrimp With Snow Peas from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.

33 minMediumNo chilli

Vanilla alfajores

Vanilla alfajores from Uruguay. Times were inferred from the source steps.

8 hr 50 minMediumNo chilli

Thai pork & peanut curry

Thai pork & peanut curry from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.

34 minMediumNo chilli

Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.

35 minMediumNo chilli

Venezuelan Sancocho

Venezuelan Sancocho from Venezuela. Times were inferred from the source steps.

1 hr 39 minA bit of workNo chilli

Locro

Locro from Argentina. Times were inferred from the source steps.

11 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli

Salted Caramel Cheescake

1) Blitz the biscuits and the pretzels in a food processor and mix the biscuits with the melted butter. Spread on the bottom of an 8″/20cm Deep Springform Tin and press down firmly. Leave to set in the fridge whilst you

8 hr 20 minMediumNo chilli