Spicy Corn On The Cob With Cilantro Butter
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Vegetables
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  8               ears  corn
                        Cold water as needed
     1/2           cup  butter or margarine -- melted
  4        Tablespoons  minced fresh cilantro leaves (stems
                        removed)
                        OR 1 to 2 Tablespoons dried cilantro
  4             quarts  boiling water
  1         Tablespoon  sugar
                        chili powder or chili con carne seasoning
                        or other spicy mixed seasoning
                        salt as desired to taste
 

Preparation:

If corn ears are in the husk, soak husks in cold water to cover for about 1 hour. Soak corn ears out of the husk in cold water to cover for one hour. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over low heat; add cilantro, blending well. Or, melt butter in a small glass container, loosely covered with plastic wrap, in the microwave oven for about 1 minute on 50% power setting. Set aside and keep warm. Drain corn well; remove any husks and silk. Add sugar to boiling water. Cook corn in a large heavy pot, cover ajar, over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until just fork tender. Do not overcook. Drain well. Sprinkle corn ears with seasoning. Serve immediately. pass hot cilantro Butter in a sauce boat to brush on corn ears as desired.

 

Nutritional Information:

1481 Calories (kcal); 100g Total Fat; (56% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 149g Carbohydrate; 248mg Cholesterol; 1159mg Sodium