Corns are grains that grow in kernels that are greatly used in a variety of cuisines in its actual or processed form. There are 4 main commercial species of corn that are available in the market. These are dent corn, sweetcorn, popping corn, ornamental corn. Dent corn is a species that are usually used for feeding animals. Sweetcorn is used for human consumption. Popping corn is a variety that are made of small kernels. Ornamental corn is a non-edible specie.
Retail price: $1 for 2 Cobs
Brand: Pasar
Places it can be found: Most supermarkets or wet markets
* Fresh corn/ sweetcorn releases white juice under simple pressure
* Not colourless and shriveled
* No presence of dry and dark threads, accompanied with faded yellow husks.
Corn as a grain, is widely used in the food industry worldwide. Whether on its own or in its processed form, it adds texture and flavour to our foods. In Asian cuisines, sweetcorn is immensely used as a vegetable and cornstarch (the powdery residue from the extraction of starch from corn) used for thickening soups and sauces.
A common corn dish that is prevalent in Chinese cuisine is Fried Fish Slices in corn sauce, also known as (粟米斑腩). A picture is not available for this dish.
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