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step 1
instructions Make the corncob stock:
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step 2
ingredients 5 shucked cobs of corn (kernels reserved)
1 bay leaf
2 cloves garlic
1/2 onion peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon whole coriander seed
1 teaspoon salt
2 quarts water
instructions Place all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
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step 3
instructions Reduce heat to a lively simmer and cook to reduce liquid to 2 cups liquid, approximately one half an hour.
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step 4
ingredients 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
instructions Strain and reserve, keeping stock warm
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step 5
ingredients 1/4 pound thick-cut bacon cut into lardons
instructions Make the creamed corn with bacon:
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step 6
ingredients 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
instructions Begin heating a large saucepan and glaze bottom with the extra virgin olive oil.
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step 7
ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced
instructions Add the lardons and cook over medium heat, rendering the fat and browning the pieces, stirring as needed.
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step 8
ingredients Corn kernels cut from five ears of corn
1 teaspoon salt
instructions Add the onion and sweat about 45 seconds.
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step 9
ingredients 2 cups corncob stock
instructions Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring another 30 seconds.
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step 10
ingredients 1/2 cup crème fraiche
instructions Add the corn and salt and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.
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step 11
ingredients 1 tablespoon butter
instructions Add the reserved corncob stock and bring to a simmer cooking until the liquid reduces to approximately two thirds of a cup.
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step 12
ingredients 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Zest of 1 lime
instructions Add the crème fraiche and simmer three minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
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step 13
instructions Add the butter and stir.
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step 14
instructions Remove pan from heat, stir in cilantro and lime zest.
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step 15
instructions Check for seasoning and plate.
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