Snacks
Mexican
MexicanCorn Ribs
Corn cobs quartered into curling 'ribs' and roasted or fried until charred. The tiers climb from a simple oven bake to deep-fried cobs with a chipotle-lime butter and crumbled cheese.
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Budget version
Oven-baked frozen corn cobs with melted butter and paprika.
Per serving£0.60
Total cost£2.40
Time35 min
Ingredients for 4
- 4 frozen corn cobs , defrosted
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 30 g butter , melted
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt , to taste
Method
- Heat the oven to 200C. Carefully halve each cob lengthways, then halve again to make four ribs per cob.
- Toss the ribs in oil and a pinch of salt and spread on a baking tray.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
- Brush with melted butter, dust with smoked paprika and serve hot.
Equipment
- baking tray
- sharp knife
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Oven-baked frozen corn cobs with melted butter and paprika.
Better
Fresh sweetcorn roasted hot with garlic butter and a squeeze of lime.
Ultimate
Deep-fried corn ribs with chipotle-lime butter, cotija and Tajin.
