Ad Hoc's Creamed Corn
Do you remember Susan Boyle? She was the Scottish singer who auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent. At the time she auditioned, she was 48 years old, unemployed and she had never been married, and never been kissed. I remember listening to Simon Cowell interview her. Simon asks Susan:
“What’s the dream?”
“I’m trying to be a professional singer” she answers
Then the camera flashes to a lady in the audience smirking. You immediately know what she’s thinking “That frumpy lady on the stage wants to be a professional singer?! As if!”
“Why hasn’t it worked out so far Susan?” Simon asks
“I’ve never been given the chance before but here’s hoping it will change” Susan replies.
And the banter goes on and then Susan says she is going to sing “I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables” and then…
Magic…
Susan steals the show. It is absolutely amazing how she manages to surprise the audience the minute she opens her mouth. What I love the most about that video is how everyone is transformed from being so cynical to pure awe and astonishment as Susan sings the song.
She sings like an angel.
Creamed Summer Corn that steals the show
A little bit like this creamed corn.
I feel sorry for most side dishes, with so many delicious mains around, it seems like the sides are always just an afterthought. This recipe however is a stand out, even among the mains.
I found this recipe from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc at Home Cookbook. This is proper creamed corn. You won’t be using a can opener in this recipe. But it is easy enough to make and I can honestly say the BEST creamed corn you will ever make.
It tastes like it was made by an angel.
So here’s the recipe. Now tell me – what main do you think is worthy of it? 🙂
Thomas Keller's Creamed Summer Corn
Recipe
- 6 ears supersweet corn, shucked
- 1 large lime
- 3 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- Salt
- ¾ to 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped chives
- With a sharp knife, cut vertically down each ear of corn to slice off the kernels. Put the kernels in a large bowl, then hold each cop over the bowl and use a spoon or the back of a knife to scrape any remaining corn and the milk from the cob.
- Grate the zest of the lime, preferably with a microplane grater; set aside. Cut the lime in half.
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the corn, squeeze about 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, or to taste, over the corn, and season with salt.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until all of the liquid has evaporated, concentrating the flavour, and the corn is beginning to sizzle, 15 to 17 minutes.
- Stir in ¾ cup cream, the cayenne, and lime zest. Continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cream is absorbed by the corn. Add up to ¼ cup more cream if desired for a creamier texture. Add salt to taste and stir in the chives.
Creamed Summer Corn
Craving for more corn recipes? Read “The Affair” for a delicious corn on the cob recipe, Cuban style.
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Susan Boyle is amazing i rate her everyday…
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I made this corn for Mother’s Day today and Holy Cow it is The Best Creamed Corn I’ve Ever Had. Wow. Will definitely be making this again!
Creamed corn is such a comfort food for me. I love that there’s not a speck of corn starch to be found in this (I looked at the ingredient list on the canned stuff once…eeek). Eating mostly vegetarian, I’ve developed quite a love affair for sides since they often become my main meal when I go to dinner parties. I’m not sure what main dish would pair well but I know what I’d do with leftovers (on the slim chance there are any) — there’s a double boiler scrambled egg recipe with creamed corn and ricotta that I’ve been dying to try.
I really have to get this cookbook! Every recipe I see from it just sounds and looks amazing, and this creamed corn is no exception! I’m sure I wouldn’t even need a main course for this, I’d just eat the corn and be satisfied!
I have the book, and now I’m encouraged greatly by your pretty pictures to make this side dish that I did ignore, looking only at the main courses. Great post.
you turn corn into something so exquisite looking. beautiful shots =D
The analogy was brilliant and so is the recipe.. thanks so much for sharing… with a perfect photo like that corn never looked so much a headliner before!!!
So simple and so pure and true to its flavours. It’s always the little things that count and side dishes often deserve their own moment in the limelight =)
Creamed corn is so delicious and satisfying. The photos of your version (or Thomas Keller’s) look absolutely fantastic and so appetizing!
This is my first visit to your blog. I love your photographs!
Your dog is soooo cute!!! 🙂
Magda
Oh my gosh, I love corn. I HAVE to make this! And your Susan Boyle analogy made me giggle, love it!
My mom always made creamed corn this way…without the cayenne. But I love love cayenne and add it to many foods…just for a kick.
Susan Boyle has a silken voice and a Cinderella like story (we hope). Thanks for sharing and for reminding me to give my corn a little kick or at least a nudge.
Diane
I remember that audition, I was touched!
Haha… I had to laugh about your jump from Susan Boyle (and yes that was amazing!!) to this lovely corn dish. I have never made creamed corn before as fresh corn is not easy to find here (lots of stuff is not easy to find fresh here apparently..lol) but I love corn and I can see how this would be very tasty stuff!
Corn…I love corn and even more with cream…looks delicious! Great great pictures 🙂
An absolutely awesome recipe. Creamed corn is so comforting. I’ve only had it from the can, I am sure this version is a billion times better though.
*kisses *HH
Thomas Keller ‘anything’ is out of this world and you did him more than proud. I love creamed corn and yours looks spectacular..including the photos. Amazing!
Oh, but I love creamed corn from a can! This version does look good, though. The idea of lime and chives is intriguing, and looks delicious. 🙂
Trissa,
I wasn’t cynical from the first sight of your gorgeous pics at all, hehe…. Instead, totally positive with the predicted results of this recipe. It should be the most creamy and tasty “creamed corns” I’ve ever tasted. To tell you the truth, I just bought the canned ones from supermarkets. Now, I’m going to make my own. Thanks for your yummy recipe.
Hi Tris,
I will definitely try this side dish — Tito Snoogie, Chach and I love corn!!!!! Will let you know how it turns out.
A suggestion please – would you mind sharing a good (and I mean good!) and easy recipe for cream of mushroom soup? I followed a recipe taken from the internet and it tasted like gawgaw!
Hope alls well with you and everyone out there. T. Lou
The is most beautiful presentation of corn I’ve ever seen. I must try out this recipe. I think it would go well with a comforting main dish like roast beef…but that could be b/c I’ve been craving roast beef for a few days now haha.
hey i love corn, im going to book mark this hehe
Oh, YUM! No main for me! I’m more that happy with these yellow beauties on their own! 🙂 Wonderful recipe Trissa. I love it!
Your photos are gorgeous, and I love the perspective on the creamed corn on the spoon. The recipe looks simple and elegant. Thanks! Lovely post.
– Donna
My husband thanks you for this recipe – he adores creamed corn! Now I’ll have to make it 😉
For one thing, anything in Ad Hoc is divine! I am loving that cookbook!
Have not tried the corn yet, but will now! Love the cayenne in it!
Susan Boyle is an immensely talented lady who’s been subjected to considerable ridicule in the media. IMHO she deserves every bit of success that she is having.
sounds delicious. Have you tried making this with white corn? That’s my favourite corn as it’s super sweet and creamy.
Looks simple and very delicious. I wish I can grab that spoon and shove it into my mouth…..mmmm
Susan Boyle had never been kissed?? really? remember her beautiful voice.. wonder what happened to her post….hmm..
gorgeous corn. and beautiful pics. Can’t wait for spring and fresh corn to try this!
P.S: For the lemon rice, you can use any long-grain rice, not necessarily basmati.
Ah, yes this sure steals the show. Can’t wait to make this when corn comes in season. Luv corn!
What’s most puzzling about the Susan Boyle phenomenon is that many people (most?) have somehow been brainwashed into thinking that unattractive people can’t sing. News flash: they have NOTHING to do with each other. Crazies.
In the same way, side dishes deserve to be revered as much as mains. When the ingredients put into them are this delicious, they may even surpass them.
I’m not really a fan of creamed corn – as in the tinned stuff – but I am sure I would like this. I know for sure that I like your photos of it, at least! 🙂
I was lucky enough to try this thie evening and it was delicious! My sister did not exagerate! It was mADe by angel – who knows bow to cook! Well done Tris!
forget a main course–i’d be content just going back for seconds and thirds of this corn! oh, how i love the little golden kernels, and this is a fine preparation of them–thanks, trissa!
You made me smile when you said you won’t be needing a can opener:)
Oh this looks good and fresh! Great shots as always.
I’ll never forget the audience when Susan Boyle first presented herself..nor the panel.
My heart broke for her and yes I actually felt something akin to hate looking at the smug people.
Bravo Susan..I sincerely hope you are happy..I love your voice~!
I love creamed corn, and Keller’s Ad Hoc recipe caught my eye. Looks like I’ll need to add it to my must-make list now!
Cool! I was looking around for a decent creamed corn recipe/ Now that it’s from you and Thomas Keller, I won’t go wrong.
Oh thansk for this trissa. I will eat corn in ANY form, and love creamed corn. Must make this soon. Actually, we went for dinner with the in-laws on the weekend, and my MIL had a seared fish dish with a side of creamed corn that looked veyr similar. So there’s my answer 🙂
Yup, a show stopper for sure! I would love to try this, w/o the cayenne because of the kids. I have been seeing so much corn on sale at the markets. I would pair this with a fish dish. 🙂 Love those shots!
MMM….that creamed corn looks delish! I have to make this soon…I wish it was corn season right now!
Thanks for sharing the recipe. This simple dish is absolutely divine. This is a must try dish. Thanks Trissa.
Hmm… I seldom have cream corn with anything. but I am thinking maybe a nice steak or even topping for roast potatoes? Actually I can eat it on its own and it is a star in its own right.
Wow. This indeed sounds exceptional. What an amazing range of flavors in this, from creamy to tart to spicy. I bet it all evens out into a fantastic side dish! I’ll definitely make this.
Omg Trissa this is so weird. I just ate some left over creamed corn from last night and my mum had Susans cd cranked up. Wow. I love home made creamed corn it’s the best.
Side dishes are a little like the supporting characters in movies. Occasionally, they outshine the main dish and win. I love creamed corn. I think I might try this recipe the next time I have a craving. Thanks for sharing.
You might also like Alton Brown’s creamed corn. It’s scented with rosemary and thickened with a bit of cornmeal. It’s tremendous!
🙂 I really enjoy Susan’s singing……like an angel.
The creamed corns look so inviting and I believe that they are the BEST.
Often such simple recipes are the best, this sounds delicious and simple.
I am currently in an internal struggle to try and resist buying more cookbooks. This post doesn’t help 🙂 Great recipe and photos.
oh looks yum, can’t wait to try it!!!
I love boiled corn..I’m sure I’m going to love it if its a little creamy and a little spicy.. love♥ your photos,Trissa!
My question is – “Where is the soup????” Is it so good that you didn’t get a chance to take a picture of the soup in the bowl? lol!!
This may be Thomas Keller’s easiest recipe in Ad Hoc. I adore the refreshing refined flavors of this summer creamed corn. It looks fabulous!
I love creamed corn! They are so tasty!
LOL! Susan Boyle…creamed corn? I’ll take the creamed corn thanks. Admittedly, I’ve never made this before (as I have always used the canned one) but I love corn in all dishes it appears in. I think some deep fried chicken and some fried plantains would work well.