Korean Corn Cheese

Corn cheese is one of those dishes that sounds almost too simple to be as addictive as it is. Sweet corn kernels are mixed with a touch of mayo and sugar, piled into a skillet, buried under a blanket of mozzarella, then grilled until molten and bubbling at the edges.

It's a fixture of Korean bars and barbecue joints, usually landing on the table alongside grilled meat and cold beer, ready to be scooped up with a spoon while it's still stretchy and hot.

It takes about fifteen minutes from start to finish, which makes it a brilliant last-minute side dish or party snack. Just don't expect leftovers.

Servings
4
Prep Time
10
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Cook Time
15
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Ingredients
8
Total Time
25
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Pantry bits

  • Small oven-proof skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Oven grill

Ingredients

  • 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned, drained)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup diced capsicum (red and green)
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp chopped spring onion, to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven grill or a small oven-proof skillet under high heat.
  2. In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, mayonnaise, sugar, diced capsicum and onion, and mix well.
  3. Melt the butter in an oven-proof skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the corn mixture to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until warmed through.
  5. Smooth the top and scatter the mozzarella evenly over the corn mixture.
  6. Place under the grill for 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbling and lightly golden.
  7. Scatter with chopped spring onion and serve immediately with a spoon, straight from the skillet.

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