Grilled corn with soy sauce

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6tablespoonsUnsalted butter
2tablespoonsDark soy sauce
1teaspoonSichuan peppercorn (roasted and finely ground)
2teaspoonsFinely chopped fresh chiles
Salt to taste
8Ears sweet fresh corn (shucked)

Directions

Corn, of course, is not native to China, but this Chinese way of cooking it is delicious.

IN A SMALL PAN, combine the butter, dark soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorn and chiles. Make a charcoal fire and, when the coals are ash white, grill the corn. Baste them with the soy butter and cook for 5-to-8 minutes, turning frequently. Serve at once.

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