Grilled Corn with Chiles
- 6 ears fresh sweet corn, husks on
- 1 habanero pepper, seeded, stemmed and lightly toasted
- 1 chile negro, seeded, stemmed and lightly toasted
- 11/2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 bunch thyme leaves
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat the grill.
- Pull down the corn husks, but don't remove them.
- Extract the silk and rewrap the husks around the corn.
- Soak the ears in cold water for 30 minutes.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the remaining ingredients.
- Pulse intermittently to make a paste.
- Remove the corn from the water, pull back the husks and drain thoroughly.
- Spread the paste over the kernels.
- Rewrap the husks, then arrange the corn on the hot grill.
- Cook, turning often, for about 15 minutes, or until the husks are lightly charred.
- Serve in the husks.
- Optional serving style: After removing corn from water, drain, rewrap in husks and grill.
- When done, remove from grill, cut corn into 1inch rings and toss with the chile paste.
- Serve in a bowl.
sweet corn, pepper, chile negro, whole black peppercorns, thyme, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/grilled-corn-with-chiles-recipe.html (may not work)