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Lime & paprika corn ribs

Name: Lime & paprika corn ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 6 as a starter or side
Ingredients: 6 corn on the cobs; 2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning; ½ tbsp smoked hot paprika; 1 tbsp onion granules; 1 tbsp brown sugar; vegetable oil for deep-frying; 1 lime zested and juiced; 150ml soured cream

Helena Busiakiewicz

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Serves 6 as a starter or side

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Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

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Transform corn cobs into 'ribs' flavoured with zesty lime and paprika. They make a perfect starter or snack

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Ingredients

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6 corn on the cobs
2 tbsp all-purpose seasoning
½ tbsp smoked hot paprika
1 tbsp onion granules
1 tbsp brown sugar
vegetable oil

for deep-frying
1 lime

zested and juiced
150ml soured cream

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal181
fat13g
saturates4g
carbs11g
sugars6g
fibre2g
protein4g
salt4.6g

Method

step 1

Secure a chopping board by putting it on top of a board stopper or damp dishcloth. Put a tea towel on top of the board and, working with one corn on the cob at a time, hold the cob vertically upright with one hand to keep it from slipping. Use a large, sharp knife to slice the cob vertically in half. Lay each half cut-side down and slice in half again vertically. Cut in half again horizontally. Repeat with the remaining cobs. Mix the spices with the brown sugar and 1 tbsp sea salt in a small bowl and set aside.
step 2

Fill a large, deep pan no more than a third full with oil and heat to 180C, or until a cube of bread turns golden in 30 seconds. Carefully lower half the corn ribs into the oil and fry for 5-6 mins until golden at the edges and starting to curl. Drain on a wire rack set over a tray, then transfer to a large bowl. Repeat with the second batch of corn ribs.
step 3

Toss the ribs with the lime zest, most of the juice and 2-3 tbsp of the seasoning mix. Tip onto a large plate and sprinkle over more seasoning. Make a dipping sauce by mixing 1½ tbsp of the seasoning mix with the soured cream and a squeeze of lime. The rest of the spice mix will keep in an airtight container for two weeks.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2023

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