The Perfect Grilled Corn Recipe for Your Next BBQ

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor, while parmesan is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often less expensive.

Cut the corn in half and then split each half down the middle to create corn ribs.

Marinate the corn ribs in coconut milk to help them stay juicy and enhance sweetness.

Do not salt the corn before grilling to avoid pulling moisture out.

Prepare the grill with charcoal and create space for the corn.

Place the corn ribs on the grill with the kernels facing down.

After placing the corn on the grill, sprinkle salt over them.

Grill the corn ribs for about 5 minutes, ensuring they cook through without getting too black or chewy.

Once grilled, remove the corn and place it on a plate, noting how they curl up like ribs.

Sprinkle cotija cheese over the hot corn ribs.

Squeeze lime juice over the corn for acidity.

Finish with a sprinkle of Korean chili flakes for a peppery finish.

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