Corn ribs are a top-notch eating experience!!
Epic app or side dish, ideal for the BBQ or make these in your oven!
), corn ribs are apparently a food trend that went nuts a couple of years ago.
The corn is generously seasoned before cooking
Also, truthfully, I find most food trends disappoint.
This one, however, did not!
Why corn ribs are so good Its so much more than just the novelty factor of the curled corn.
- Just to clarify, after a number of reader messages, you do NOT eat the cob!
Its a delivery vehicle for flavour, not part of what you eat!
I tried…but personally found it lacking and seemingly unworthy for a dish with such great eating potential.
The corn is generously seasoned before cooking
Also, Im not going to lie cutting the corn takes more effort than slicing bread.
(Read my steps, learn from my mistakes!).
So if Im cutting corn ribs, then the end result needs to be worth it!
Then doused in garlic butter after cooking
Flavour before and after cooking makes it exponentially good.
I promise you, this is worth making.
What you need for corn ribs
Heres what you should probably make corn ribs.
For tossing the corn.
Trust me on this.
You want a LOT of seasoning!
Garlic and butter for dousing at the end.
), I think Ive figured out the easiest and safest method that doesnt call for brute strength.
(PS That tiny girl did not show cutting her own corn ribs on TikTok… Ive had considerable practice and I still end up with broken ribs every now and then.
Knife Use a large sharp knife.
Dont attempt this recipe if your knife is blunt!
The risk of the knife slipping as you cut the corn is just too great.
Not even corn ribs are worth losing a finger for!
Non-slip cutting board Put a wet cloth or similar under your cutting board to ensure it does not move.
I always have a wet chux under my cutting board before cutting anything.
First thing I do when I walk into the kitchen!
Trim ends Cut the base and end off the corn.
This will create a stable flat base to stand the corn upright.
Bang knife to cut down Stand the corn upright.
DO NOT HOLD THE CORN with your hand under the knife.
This is dangerous as the knife jerks down through the corn as it cuts down.
Again a corn rib is not worth your finger!!
Cut into quarters Take one half of the corn.
Stand it upright, then cut it in half.
Go ahead and give it a try.
Youve just cut your first corn rib!
Broken / wonky corn?So what?
Its still going to be delicious!
But if its proving too hard for you, try the easier method in step 6 below.
Easier method Its easier to cut corn into ribs if they are shorter.
Prevent screen from sleeping
So cut the corn in half, stand it upright, then cut into quarters using the method above.
Then sprinkle over the seasoning progressively as you toss.
This helps coat the corn more evenly.
Cook corn Preheat the BBQ on high.
Then cook the corn kernels side down for 6 to 8 minutes or until it has black spots.
Watch the corn curl into ribs!
Serving Pile the corn onto a platter, sprinkle with parsley or coriander/cilantro and extra paprika if desired.
So if youre serving these hot and fresh, there is absolutely no need for sauce.
The freshness of the yogurt pairs well with the buttery goodness and sweetness of the corn.
Recipe is in the notes of the recipe card.
Avocado Sauce dead set perfect match with the seasoning on this corn!
Also, corn plus avocado =
Plain ketchup or Aussie tomato sauce.
Chipotle mayo Blitz chipotle in adobo with sour cream + mayo.
Add lime and salt to taste.
Thousand Island / Marie Rose recipeshere.
I need to know its not just me who lost her mind over corn ribs!!
(Autumn leaves is a new thing to him we didnt really havedeciduoustrees in the Northern Beaches.
But theyre abundant in the new area we call home!)
