How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)

Name: How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 porsi
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 6 cobs of corn (shucked and broken in half if desired); 1 Tbsp fine sea salt (plus more to serve); 2 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional); butter (optional, to serve); freshly ground black pepper (optional, to serve)

Boiled corn on the cob is the perfect summertime side dish - simple, easy to make, and always sweet, juicy, and tender. We love serving corn on the cob for events with wooden skewers.

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How to Boil Corn on the Cob (5-Minute Recipe)

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Ingredients

6 servings

6 cobs of corn (shucked and broken in half if desired)
1 Tbsp fine sea salt (plus more to serve)
2 Tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
butter (optional, to serve)
freshly ground black pepper (optional, to serve)

Steps

Fill a large pot halfway with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt and 2 Tbsp of sugar. Add corn to the pot and return to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and boil for 5 minutes.* The corn is done when it is crisp tender, and has changed a shade in color. Turn off the heat and use tongs to carefully remove the corn from the water to a serving platter.
Butter and season your corn with salt and pepper if desired. It is best to eat it fresh, or let it cool and store in a covered container or large zip-top bag and refrigerate.