Nothing says summer like some delicious corn!
Mira Weiner sets us up for summer with this delicious corn recipe with a twist.
By slicing up some corn on the cob and adding some flavourful smokiness into the mix, this is the perfect meal to enjoy in the upcoming warmer months. I can think of no better way to add some extra vegetables into your diet than by adding some corn.
Prep time: 20 minutes (excluding time for soaking cashew nuts)
Cooking time: 15 minutes if using Air Fryer or 30 minutes if using oven
Serves: 4
Ingredients for the corn “ribs”:
4 corn on the cobs, cut into 16 ribs
3 tbsp olive oil + extra if needed
2 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp paprika
Pink Himalyan salt and black pepper to taste
Ingredients for the smoky chipotle aioli:
1 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4 hours or overnight
½ cup water
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
½ apple cider vinegar with “the Mother”
¼ tsp chipotle paste
1/8 tsp ground white pepper
¼ tsp white miso (optional)
Pinch of Pink Himalayan salt
Serving suggestion:
Serve corn ribs with smoky chipotle aioli and freshly chopped parsley
Method for the corn “ribs”:
Be very careful cutting the corn, it takes some practise and you may need to use a few different knives until you get the hang of it. Stand the corn vertically upright and slice straight through the core, then slice again so you have 4 pieces of corn. Repeat until all the corn has been cut. Mix together the remaining ingredients in a bowl and dip the corn ribs into the marinade, cover generously. I used my Air Fryer on high at 204C for 12-15 minutes to make these but they can easily be baked as well in a preheated oven at 180C for 25-30 minutes. Once cooked they will naturally curve and bend to their desired shape.
Method for the smoky chipotle aioli:
Combine all the ingredients together in a blender or NutriBullet and blend until smooth and creamy.
Why apple cider vinegar with ‘The Mother’?
Mira Weiner explains that unfiltered apple cider vinegar is the most beneficial apple-cider vinegar from a health perspective. The ‘mother’ refers to the yeast and bacteria that is formed during the fermentation process.
Recipe by: Mira Weiner @miraweiner
Styling and photography by: Samantha Lowe @createcontentwithus
