Grilled Corn with Coconut-Soy-Chile Glaze and Roasted Peanuts
A spicy-sweet glaze and the crunch of salty peanuts make this grilled corn one you'll crave
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Inspired by Thai flavors, this grilled corn is brushed with an intensely flavored glaze made with coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime zest and juice, and chile-garlic sauce in final minutes over the flame. The sugar in the glaze caramelizes and sticks to the corn as it grills. When the corn comes off the grill, it is brushed with more glaze and dusted with finely ground dry-roasted peanuts. Note: If you can’t find jarred chile-garlic sauce, sambal oelek or sriracha would be great substitutes.
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Grilled Corn with Coconut-Soy-Chile Glaze and Roasted Peanuts
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. unsweetened reduced-fat coconut milk
- 1 ½ tsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp. grated lime zest plus 1 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp. chile-garlic sauce or sambal oelek
- ¼ cup lightly salted dry-roasted peanuts
- 4 medium ears fresh corn, husked
Preparation
- Brush grill grates with oil, and preheat grill to medium.
- Whisk together coconut milk, soy sauce, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and chile-garlic sauce in a small bowl.
- Pulse peanuts in a small food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a large plate.
- Place corn on grill, and grill, turning occasionally, for until browned and lightly charred in spots, about 10 minutes. Brush with half of coconut milk mixture, and grill, turning occasionally, until charred, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer corn to a platter. Brush with remaining coconut milk mixture, then roll in peanuts.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 143
- Carbohydrate Content 22 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 6 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 5 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 160 mg
- Sugar Content 8 g