Pan-Roasted Corn and Okra
- 6 ears of corn, shucked
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
- 2 pounds okra, trimmed and halved lengthwise
- Sea salt
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the corn just until tender, about 3 minutes.
- Drain and cool under running water.
- Pat the corn dry and, working over a bowl, cut the kernels from the cobs.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet or griddle until very hot and brush lightly with oil.
- In a bowl, toss the okra with 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and season with salt.
- Cook the okra in batches over high heat, turning once, until charred and tender, 3 minutes per batch.
- Transfer the okra to a platter.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the corn kernels, season with salt and toss to coat.
- Add the corn to the skillet and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred in spots, about 3 minutes.
- Add the corn to the okra and toss.
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
corn, vegetable oil, okra, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/pan-roasted-corn-and-okra (may not work)