Sweetcorn Parcels Recipes

SWEETCORN PARCELS

Steps:

• cut the corn on the cob away from the leaves, leaving the leaves connected to the stalk,.
• take the sweetcorn off of the cob,.
• mash the sweetcorn and the basil, well, in a food processor,.
• leave to one side,.
• select the biggest, and cleanest leaves, from the stalk, and cut them off,.
• altogether you will need 12-16 leaves,.
• cut the onions into small cubes, and fry in the oil until golden brown,.
• add the sweetcorn, and the milk,.
• stir well, and season with salt(to taste),.
• lay the leaves, so they are in a cross shape, with one in the middle, and two laying across it,.
• add a large dollop of the sweetcorn mix into the middle, and fold up the leaves to enclose it (or make a 'parcel'),.
• tie up with string, making sure that the mix doesn't leak out.
• put the parcels into a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 45 minutes.
• to serve, cut the string and open the parcel,.
• sprinkle with icing sugar (optional).
• enjoy!
• (but remember, don't eat the leaves (or the string!)).