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Corn on the cob with lime, green chilli and coconut butter

Bring the stock to a rolling boil in a big, deep pan. Slip in the cobs, leave to cook for about five minutes, then turn off the heat and leave the corn to sit in the stock as it cools.

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How long does Corn on the cob with lime, green chilli and coconut butter take?

1 hr 5 min all in โ€” 20 min prep, 45 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan, Saucepan, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at to taste.

What can I use instead?

lime โ†’ lemon. Works in most savoury cooking. Desserts may notice. chilli (paprika or chilli flakes) โ†’ paprika or chilli flakes. Paprika is milder and sweeter. Add cayenne if you still want heat. butter โ†’ olive-oil. Use a little less oil than butter. Pastry and laminated doughs are a different problem.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing are typical for this kind of dish. The source method did not list minutes.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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