Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn
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Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn
Description
Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn presents a method of cooking corn on the cob using pressure cooking for speed and tenderness. The corn is cooked whole with a small amount of water, then brushed with a "Yummy Secret Sauce" which blends soy sauce, Shacha sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and sesame oil to create a flavorful glaze. The corn is then roasted in a high-temperature oven to develop a caramelized surface. The pressure cooking helps retain moisture and tenderness while the final roasting intensifies the flavors and adds texture. This preparation highlights the savory, slightly sweet, and garlic-infused sauce unique to Taiwanese street corner snacks.
Because the sauce includes Shacha sauce, a Chinese condiment with spicy, savory, and nutty notes, it gives the corn a distinctive taste profile. The finishing roast adds a bit of crispness to the sauce coating, contrasting with the tender, juicy kernels. This dish can be served as a warm street-style snack or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
The recipe suggests tasting and adjusting the balance of the sauce before application to suit personal preference. Serving the corn immediately after roasting preserves the sauce's fresh flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
Yummy Secret Sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce regular
- 2 tablespoons Shacha sauce Chinese: 沙茶醬
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Pressure Cook Corn on the Cob: Pour 1 cup of cold running tap water in Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pressure cooker, then place 4 ears of corn on the cob on the trivet. Close the lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
- Preheat Oven: While the corn on the cobs are cooking in Instant Pot, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Mix the Yummy Secret Sauce: Mix 3 tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shacha sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp sesame oil in a small mixing bowl. Taste the sauce to make sure it is well balanced.
- Apply Yummy Secret Sauce and Finish in the Oven: Brush the yummy sauce all over the corn on the cob on all sides with a basting brush. Place them on a rack with the baking tray in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Brush the sauce evenly to ensure all sides of the corn are coated well before roasting.
- Taste the sauce and adjust soy sauce or sugar if preferred more salty or sweet.
- Serve immediately after roasting to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 768mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 170IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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