Grilled Corn With Hoisin Parmesan Butter and Togarashi
Fresh corn, simply grilled and eaten with butter, is a summer classic. While it’s clear that the corn is the star, I’ve given the accompaniments a flavor upgrade. I’ve added Parmesan and hoisin into the butter for a boost of umami—the Parmesan’s salty undertones play so well with hoisin, and that hit of lemon zest adds the touch of acid to cut through the richness of the butter. A final finish of togarashi adds that taste of sweet heat. Togarashi is a blend of dried chili peppers, sesame seeds and orange peel and other ingredients that originates from Japan, where it’s widely used as a versatile everyday table condiment.
See this recipe on The Purist…
“This summer, I’m enjoying the sheer variety of food that celebrates and reflects what America looks like now. Food is often the first exposure one has to different cultures, and we are so lucky for the opportunity to have such a vast array available to us. From za’atar, to hoisin, to kimchi, to dukkah, the amount of choices we have is thrilling. Layered onto that is summer’s bounty of local fresh produce and ingredients—we have so much to enjoy and appreciate. Many don’t have that opportunity, as food insecurity is a very real problem everywhere, and the Hamptons is no exception. There are some amazing local organizations that are actively helping the community (see the list on the following pages). So when grocery shopping, make thoughtful choices, support local farmers and purveyors, make healthy choices, and if you can, help out these local organizations by buying double—or extras—when you shop, to donate. Every little bit helps.”
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp hoisin
6 ears corn, shucked (from Pike Farms)
Togarashi, for finishing
Flaky sea salt, for finishing (from Amagansett Sea Salt Co.)
METHOD
In a small bowl, mix together butter, Parmesan and lemon zest until combined. Fold in hoisin. Transfer to a serving bowl and place in the refrigerator.
Heat grill to high. Add corn and cook, rotating often, until charred and tender, approximately 10-12 minutes.
Serve corn with hoisin Parmesan butter, togarashi and flaky sea salt.
FEED the COMMUNITY
Support your local food banks, here are a few of the favorites in my area…
East Hampton Food Pantry: 159 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton; 486 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett; 2 Long Lane, East Hampton easthamptonfoodpantry.org
Hamptons Community Outreach hamptonscommunityoutreach.org
Heart of the Hamptons: 168 Hill St., Southampton heartofthehamptons.org
Living Water Full Gospel Church: 69 Industrial Rd., Wainscott livingwater.online
Montauk Food Pantry: St. Therese Parish Center, 67 S. Essex St., Montauk montaukfoodpantry.org
Sag Harbor Community Food Pantry, Inc.: 44 Union St., Sag Harbor sagharborfoodpantry.org
St. Rosalie’s Community Food Pantry: 31 E. Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays saintrosalie.com/parish-life/psm/92-st-rosalie-s-community-food-pantry
Springs Food Pantry: 5 Old Stone Hwy., East Hampton springspc.org