Sticky Ginger-Soy Grilled Baby Corn

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh or canned baby corn, drained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Method

1. 1

   Pat the baby corn dry with paper towels and toss with the vegetable oil in a large bowl.

2. 2

   In a small saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and syrupy.

   5:00 · Simmer sauce
4. 4

   Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Grill the baby corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred in spots and tender.

   8:00 · Grill baby corn
6. 6

   Transfer the grilled baby corn back to the bowl and pour the ginger-soy glaze over it, tossing to coat evenly.

7. 7

   Return the glazed corn to the grill for 1 to 2 minutes to caramelize the sauce slightly, turning once.

   1:00 · Caramelize glaze
8. 8

   Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.