Boiled maize cobs

Name: Boiled maize cobs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Zambie
Ingredients: 1000 g husked fresh corn on the cob; 2000 ml drinking water; 1 g salt

Boiled maize cobs : husked fresh corn on the cob.

Ingredients

1000 g husked fresh corn on the cob
2000 ml drinking water
1 g salt

Preparation

⚖️ Weigh the ingredients for 4 servings and prepare the utensils.

💧 Sort, wash and drain: 1000 g husked fresh corn on the cob.

🔥 Heat the measured liquid (2000 ml drinking water, 1 g salt), first reserving any water needed for mixing.

🥄 Add 1000 g husked fresh corn on the cob and stir gently.

⏲️ Simmer gently for about 30 minutes; stir and add a little water if needed.

✅ Test with a fork; continue cooking if the centre is still firm.

🥄 Drain thoroughly and keep warm.

🍽️ Divide into 4 servings and serve warm, with sides separately.