Charred Corn Guacamole
- 4 ears of corn
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
- 2 serrano chile peppers, seeded and finely diced
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Heat a grill to medium.
- Pull down the husks of the corn and remove the silk from each ear.
- Fold the husks back into place and tie the ends together with kitchen string.
- Soak in a large bowl of cold water with 1tablespoon salt, 10 minutes.
- Remove the corn from the water and shake off the excess.
- Place on the grill, close the cover and grill, turning, until the kernels are tender, about 12 minutes.
- Remove from the grill and let cool slightly, then remove the husks; brush the corn with 2 tablespoons canola oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Increase the grill heat to high; return the corn to the grill and cook, turning, until charred, about 5 minutes.
- Let cool slightly, then cut off the kernels: Stand the corn upright on its stem end and cut down the side of the cob with a sharp paring knife.
- Place the avocados in a medium bowl and mash slightly with a fork.
- Add the corn kernels, serrano chiles, red onion, lime juice, the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil, the cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste; gently stir to combine.
- To keep guacamole from browning, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate until serving.
- Photograph by Ryan Liebe
corn, kosher salt, canola oil, freshly ground pepper, avocados, serrano chile peppers, red onion, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/charred-corn-guacamole.html (may not work)