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Vietnamese Grilled Corn with Scallion Oil (Bap Nuong Mo Hanh)

This Vietnamese Grilled Corn with Scallion Oil is an excellent side to any meal, from daily dinners to backyard BBQ. Just a little char and some scallion oil will enhance the sweetness of corn a lot.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vietnamese

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of sweet corn
  • 1/4 cup cooking oil (60ml)
  • 1 cup chopped green parts of scallion (about 50g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. Remove husks and silk from the corn and soak in a bowl of lightly salted water for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and wait until it is hot. Drop a piece of sliced scallion into the oil and if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready. Add the remaining scallions along with the salt. Stir and cook for a few seconds until fragrant and scallions are soft. Transfer the scallion oil mixture to a clean bowl.
  3. Preheat your outdoor grill or grill pan to medium heat. Place corn on the grill and grill for 15-20 minutes until tender, turning every few minutes. Lightly brush the corn with the oil from the scallion oil mixture each time you turn it.
  4. Right before removing the corn from the grill, brush and scatter both the oil and scallion from the mixture onto the corn. Wait for several seconds until you can smell the fragrance of the scallion oil.
  5. Transfer the grilled corn to serving plates and serve right away.

Notes

  • You can grill the whole corn on the cob or chop it into shorter sections. I use a stovetop grill pan, so I prefer to cut the corn into 2-inch long sections and then chop in half. Please feel free to leave it whole or chop it however you want. You can also grill it whole and then chop before serving.
  • I like my grilled corn with a lot of scallion. You can even stretch this amount of scallion to 3 ears of corn. Just add another 2 tablespoons of oil (30ml) to Step 2. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Sodium 312mg (13%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 667IU (13%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Sodium 312mg 13%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 667IU 13%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.