Often choose corn as a dud? Here's an easy trick to get a really sweet one

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Guaranteed easy and effective!

Brilio.net - Do you like eating grilled corn when hanging out or making boiled corn at home? You definitely agree, right, that sweet and crunchy corn is the best! Not only delicious, corn is also a great source of carbohydrates to replace rice. Its nutrition is also no joke, there is protein, fiber, and lots of vitamins.

But, have you ever felt like a dud? The intention was to make super sweet and juicy corn, but when you eat it, it tastes a bit bland. That's usually because we choose the wrong sweet corn and regular corn. Both are very similar, but the taste is clearly different.

So you don't make the wrong choice again, let's check out the surefire tricks from a YouTube creator on the Adi Citra Tani channel. Guaranteed easy and effective!

"Choosing the right sweet corn is very important because often we buy sweet corn and the results are not satisfactory," he said as reported by BrilioFood .

According to him, there are several simple things that you can immediately check when you are at the market or supermarket.

photo: YouTube/Adi Citra Tani

Try to observe carefully. The best sweet corn is bright yellow, evenly from end to end. If there are parts that are white or pale in color, it is most likely regular corn. In addition, sweet corn kernels are usually smaller, dense, and arranged super neatly, almost none of them are "toothless".

photo: YouTube/Adi Citra Tani

Every corn must have hair on the end, right? Well, this can be an important clue. Sweet corn has yellowish white or light cream hair. If the hair is dark brown, it is usually regular corn. The cob or middle stalk of sweet corn is also "slimmer" in size, aka smaller than regular corn.

How, it's really easy to tell the difference, right? With this trick, you are guaranteed to become even better at choosing corn. Get ready to make the most delicious grilled corn or jasuke in the world!

1. How to store corn so it stays sweet and fresh longer?

Answer: The best way is to leave the husks on. Store the corn with the husks on in a plastic bag with a few holes cut in it and place it in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator . The sugars in corn will start to turn to starch after harvest, so it's best to use it within 1-2 days for the sweetest flavor.

2. Apart from the seeds and hairs, is there any other way to know if corn is fresh?

Answer: Of course there is! Try to look at the corn husks. Choose the ones that are still bright green and feel slightly moist when held, not the ones that are dry or yellow. The ends of the stalks should also look fresh (freshly cut), not dry and brownish.

3. Does the cooking method affect the sweetness level of corn?

Answer: Yes, you can. Boiling corn for too long can cause the nutrients and sugar to dissolve into the water, making it less sweet. The best way to maintain its sweetness is to steam, bake, or boil it briefly (about 3-5 minutes in boiling water).

4. Are all sweet corns the same or are there different types?

Answer: Sweet corn has several varieties. There are yellow (the most common), white, and even bicolor (a mix of yellow and white). Each variety has slightly different levels of sweetness and texture, but in general the selection characteristics remain the same.

5. If you buy corn that is not sweet enough, can it be made sweeter when cooked?

Answer: Unfortunately, it is difficult to significantly increase the natural sweetness of corn. However, you can work around it. When boiling, try adding a little sugar or milk to the boiling water. For dishes such as stir-fries or fritters, you can add a little sugar or honey to the seasoning to balance the flavor.

(brl/tin)