Sous Vide Mexican-Style Creamed Corn
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Anova
Pro-level cooking techniques made simple.
Ingredients for 4
4 ears of corn, shucked
2 tablespoons (28.35 grams) cold butter
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup (2.66 ounces) heavy cream
½ to 1 whole jalapeno, diced
2 tablespoons (30 grams) cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more whole leaves for garnishing
Juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup (2.66 ounces) grated cotija cheese
Directions
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Step 1
Place the Anova in a large pot of water and set it to 83 degrees Celsius (181.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
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Step 2
Place a large bowl on top of a towel on the counter to keep it steady. With one hand, hold one ear of corn perpendicular to the bowl. With a chef’s knife in your other hand, scrape off the kernels so they land inside the bowl. Repeat with all ears.
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Step 3
In a plastic bag, add the kernels, butter and salt; vacuum seal.
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Step 4
When the water has reached the optimum temperature, add the bag of corn and allow to cook for 30 minutes.
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Finishing Steps -- Food Processor
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Step 0
When the corn is done, remove 1 ½ cups of the kernels to a food processor. Using the on/off switch, puree until mixture is slightly creamy.
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Finishing Steps -- Stovetop
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Step 0
Simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes until mixture slightly thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining whole kernels; heat through. Take saucepan off Pour pureed kernels into a small saucepan. Add 1/3 cup heavy cream. the heat, and stir in jalapeno, cilantro and lime juice. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl. Scatter cheese over the top and garnish with a few sprigs of cilantro.