Grilled maize

Name: Grilled maize
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Burundi
Ingredients: 800 g — fresh maize on cobs, estimated edible kernel weight; 12 g — vegetable oil; 2 g — fine salt; 20 g — lime juice

Grilled maize — A clearly measured home version for the Burundi collection. Follow the listed ingredients and method; this recipe does not claim an exclusive origin.

Ingredients

800 g — fresh maize on cobs, estimated edible kernel weight
12 g — vegetable oil
2 g — fine salt
20 g — lime juice

Preparation

Prepare and dry the main ingredient.

Cut evenly or leave maize cobs whole.

Coat with the listed oil and arrange in one layer.

Grill over medium heat or roast at 200°C for about 25 minutes, turning halfway.

The surface should be golden and the centre tender, never charred.

Finish with the listed salt, lime or sweet seasonings and serve.