Sweet Corn Slathered in White Miso Butter
Corn on the Cob Drenched in a Savory Miso Butter
Have you ever dreamt of elevating that classic corn on the cob dish? Well, we've got the perfect recipe for you! Taking inspiration from the culinary mastermind, Chef David Chang, we're whipping up a delicious white miso butter. It's a game-changer when it comes to flavoring sweet corn. Say goodbye to using only salt – miso is about to become your new best friend for this dish!
- Yield: Approximately 1/2 cup white miso butter
- Difficulty: A piece of cake (or should we say, corn)!
- Total Time: 5 minutes, plus time for cooking the corn
Ingredients (3)
- 1/4 cup shiro (white) miso
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
- Sweet corn, cooked and left on the cob
The Lowdown on Miso Butter
While we didn't manage to find the exact recipe from Momofuku, we've come up with a tasty variation inspired by Chef Chang's style! Let's get started:
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mash together the miso and butter until well combined (a wooden spoon or flexible spatula will help).
- Generously paint your cooked corn with the softened miso butter and serve. It's that simple!
Feeling creative? There's more! If you have any leftover miso butter, why not sauté some scallops in it for a delectable treat? Enjoy!
Insights
While we couldn't locate the precise recipe by Chef David Chang for white miso butter on corn from Momofuku, we can offer you an original and delicious recipe inspired by his culinary techniques. This recipe marries white miso paste with butter, adding a rich and savory coating to sweet corn, a hallmark of David Chang's innovative dishes. Tweak the amount of miso paste according to your taste preferences to create a more intense or subtle flavor. Happy cooking!
If you're looking for a David Chang-inspired white miso butter recipe for corn specifically, here's a similar take on the iconic dish:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 4 ears of corn, husked and silked
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Scallions or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- White Miso Butter:
- Mix the softened butter with white miso paste until well combined.
- Gradually add the warm water, whisking until a smooth, creamy consistency is reached.
- Corn:
- Grill or boil the corn until it's slightly tender.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Dress the Corn:
- Apply the white miso butter to the warm corn on the cob.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish:
- Top with sliced scallions or parsley for added freshness.
- Serve immediately.
Happy feasting, foodie friends!
- After enjoying the Corn on the Cob Drenched in a Savory Miso Butter, take your creativity to the next level by sautéing scallops in the leftover miso butter for an additional delectable treat.
- For those seeking a more specific David Chang-inspired white miso butter recipe for corn, consider incorporating softened unsalted butter, white miso paste, and warm water to create a creamy, rich coating for your sweet corn.
- When examining the nutritional aspects of this dish, note the presence of corn, a good source of dietary fiber and various B vitamins, complemented by the savory and umami flavors brought by the white miso butter.
