I’ve always loved the act of grilling more than the taste. As far as food goes, few things personify summer feasting better than a grill. The imagery that comes to my mind is the probably the product of decades of subliminal American advertising; everyone is laughing, sporting a pair of shades with an ice cold drink in one hand and a burger in the other. Ah, summer. However, despite the fact that I often dismiss grilling as “lazy cooking,” I must admit that some things just taste better cooked over an open flame. In this case, as versatile as corn is, nothing beats a classic grilled ear of corn. To add some Vietnamese flair, I garnished it with fried garlic, Thai peppers, fresh lime and the main ingredient mỡ hành, a popular Vietnamese relish made by lightly frying scallions in oil, hence the literal translation “scallion fat.” Give your guests a taste of Vietnamese street food at your next barbecue.

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Vietnamese Street Corn

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bunch scallions chopped
  • 2 cayenne peppers chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • lime for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Remove husks from corn ears, saving one thin layer.
  • Grill for 20 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
  • To prepare the scallion relish, heat sesame oil and fry minced garlic until crispy. Add in chopped scallions and cayenne peppers and fry for 15-30 seconds. Scallions should be wilted, but still green and soft.
  • Spoon relish over corn and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

If you prefer more charred corn kernels, remove all husks.
Don't worry about removing the wispy, hair like pieces from the corn. They will burn on the grill and fall off on their own.

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