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Charred Corn

with Tajin and chipotle mayo
Serves 6| Ready in 25 mins
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Zesty, smokey, buttery, grilled corn flavoured with tajin, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and coriander, served with chipotle mayo and lime is the perfect summer side - yes please.

Charred Corn

Whether it’s grilling season, you need a simple (yet impressive) side dish, or you’ve just got a corn craving (yep), this charred corn recipe is for you. Gnarly, juicy and sweet corn layered with spices, and a delicious chilli and lime Mexican seasoning called Tajin that takes this dish to an entirely new level.

Serve these alongside pulled pork or tacos and party on.

Frequently asked questions
How to make charred corn dairy free

Replace butter with margarine and use a dairy free mayonnaise.

Ingredients and substitutions

A group of ingredients including corn, butter, salt, chipotle, mayonnaise, herbs and spices
Corn on the cob
Husk and silk removed.
Spices
Smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder
Seasoning
Salt and pepper
Butter
I like to go with salted butter as a default
Tajin
A Mexican seasoning with flavours of chilli and lime (that can go on literally anything)
Lime juice
For an added citrus
Coriander
For freshness and to bring all the flavours together
Chipotles in adobo
A good quality store bought jar will work well
Mayonnaise
Choose your fave mayo, I prefer Kewpie

How to make it - step by step!

Corn being cooked over a gas flame
1. Char the corn

How to Cook the corn under the grill/broiler- Heat grill/broiler to high, place corn on a tray and grill on all sides until slightly charred, keep an eye on it doesn’t blacken too much in one area.

How to cook the corn on a gas hob flame or BBQ - place corn on a wrack over a flame, then turn regularly until charred all over.

Chipotle and mayonnaise mixing together
2. Make chipotle mayo

Meanwhile, mix together Mayonnaise and chipotle in a small bowl, serve alongside the corn.

Melted butter with spices added in
3. Add seasonings and butter

Melt 75g of butter, add 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tbsp smoked paprika, then.

Seasonings being added to corn
4. Brush spiced butter onto corn

Spoon melted butter mixture over the corn covering the all the surface area, then sprinkle over a little dusting of Tajin and coriander.

Watch the how to video

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Charred Corn

Cook Time
20 mins
Prep Time
5 mins
Serves
6
Zesty, smokey, buttery, grilled corn flavoured with tajin, smoked paprika, garlic, onion, and coriander, served with chipotle mayo and lime is the perfect summer side - yes please.
  • 6 whole corn on the cob (husk and silk removed)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 75g butter
  • 1 tbsp tajin
  • 1 lime juice
  • ¼ cup coriander, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
  • ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
Category - Entertaining
Cuisine - Mexican inspired
Skill Level - Super easy
Other categories -
Sides, Entertaining, Vegetarian
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