Creamless Creamed Corn Recipes

NO-CREAM CREAMED CORN WITH APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the corn kernels off the cobs. Put one-third of the kernels in a blender (reserve the other two-thirds in a bowl) and puree. Strain out the corn juice and reserve (discard the solid puree).
• In a medium saute pan, render the bacon over low heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Drain off most of the fat from the meat, leaving a small amount in the pan. Add the onions and cook over medium heat until tender and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the reserved corn kernels and continue to cook until the corn is tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a small saucepan, cook the corn juice over medium heat, whisking constantly, until a thick pudding forms, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the corn and bacon mixture with the corn juice pudding. Add the chives and serve warm.

CREAMED CORN WITHOUT CREAM

Steps:

• Grate the corn on the large holes of a box grater placed over a wide bowl. If you wrap plastic wrap around the 3 other sides of the grater, the splashes will go into the bowl.
• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and add shallots if using. Cook, stirring, until shallot is tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes, and add the corn and salt to taste. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture is sweet and creamy. Taste and adjust salt. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of butter and remove from the heat. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

CREAMLESS CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• With a device called the Lee's Corn Cutter, remove the guard, place each ear of corn horizontally over a bowl and scrape the kernels. Set aside.
• Place the oil or melt the butter in a small sauté pan and sweat the jalapeño, onion and bell pepper. Add the corn and its milk. When about half the milk has boiled away, add the cilantro, salt and pepper and set aside until ready to serve.

CREAMLESS CREAMED CORN CHOWDER WITH LOBSTER AND SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add peas, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, and lobster chunks to "Creamless" creamed corn. Simmer gently. Garnish with chopped chives.
• Grate 5 ears of corn into a bowl. Press the grated corn through a fine sieve reserving the "milk" and discarding the grated corn and the cobs. Cut the kernels from the remaining ears of corn. Combine the cut corn, water, and salt and pepper in a medium pan. Cover the pan and steam, stirring once or twice, until the corn is tender, about 5 minutes. Set the corn aside. Stirring constantly, bring the corn "milk" to a simmer over medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, continuing to stir, until the "milk" thickens, about 3 minutes. Add the cooked corn, salt and pepper and cook until the corn is heated through. Serve warm.

CREAMLESS CREAM CORN

Steps:

• Shuck half the corn and remove the kernels from the husks. Place the corn in a blender and discard the cobs and husks. Purée the corn with 1/3 cup water. Press the purée through a fine sieve and reserve.
• Shuck the remaining corn, cut the kernels from the cobs, and reserve. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and pepper and cook until the onion begins to soften, about 10 minutes. Add the reserved corn, salt, and 1/2 cup of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is almost tender, about 7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, transfer the strained corn purée into a double boiler set over barely simmering water. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the liquid thickens to the consistency of heavy cream, about 3 minutes. Season the purée with salt and pepper. Remove the corn and onion mixture from the heat and stir in the corn cream. Add the tarragon and adjust the seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper.