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Steamed corn with dill butter
Side Dish

Steamed corn with dill butter

Corn on the cob steamed over water until the kernels are tender and sweet. While still hot, they are brushed with fresh dill butter. A calm summer side for the table or a simple dinner.

SimpleEverydaySummerWeekendSide DishVegetarian
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20 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • 4 stk corn on the cob
  • 2⅛ cup water
  • 2.6 oz butter
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep the corn

    1. Remove the husks and silk from the corn.
    2. Trim the stalk ends if they are tough.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Steam the corn

    1. Pour the water into a pot so it sits below the steamer basket. The corn should not sit in the water.
    2. Bring the water to a boil and set the basket in place.
    3. Place the corn in the basket and cover with a lid.
    4. Steam for 6–10 minutes until the kernels are tender and juicy. Check after 6 minutes.
    10 min
    PotSteamerBasketLid
  3. 3

    Make dill butter and serve

    1. Finely chop the dill.
    2. Stir the dill and salt into the soft butter. Add pepper if you are using it.
    3. Lift out the corn and spread the dill butter on while the cobs are still hot.
    4. Serve right away.
    5 min
    BowlSpoonKnife

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

230kcal

Protein

4g

Fat

16g

Carbs

20g

Serving Size

200g

Dietary

Allergens

Milk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve hot, just as the dill butter has melted into the kernels.

Drink Pairings

  • • water: Cold water.

Side Pairings

  • • Salad or grilled dishes.

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh fruit.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Best eaten fresh. Store leftovers in a closed container in the fridge. Dill butter can be made the day before.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 1 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Steamed cobs can be frozen without butter. Thaw and warm gently before adding dill butter.

Reheating

  • • Steamer: Steam leftovers a few minutes until hot. Spread fresh dill butter on afterward. (Steam)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Take the butter out in good time so it is soft enough to stir the dill into.

Cooking

  • • Watch the water level under the basket. It should bubble but not reach the corn.
  • • Fresh corn is often done closer to 6 minutes. Older cobs may need closer to 10.

Serving

  • • Butter while the corn is hot so the dill butter melts into the kernels.

Variations

Flavor

  • A touch of lemon juice in the butter adds freshness.
  • A little chili or cayenne in the dill butter adds heat.

Method

  • If you have no steamer basket, use a colander over the pot with a lid. The water should still stay below the corn.
  • The corn is steamed over water. It should not be boiled submerged.

Toppings

  • Extra chopped dill on top just before serving.

Author

C

Camilla

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Camilla