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Taiwanese street corn

Taiwanese Street Corn

Taiwanese Street Corn is a grilled corn on the cob that is coated with a flavorful sauce and served as a street food snack. The sauce is made with ingredients such as soy sauce, shacha sauce, garlic powder, sugar, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Shacha sauce is a condiment that contains garlic, shallots, dried shrimp, and spices. Taiwanese Street Corn is a spicy and savory dish that showcases the freshness and sweetness of corn.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Less Than 30 Minutes, Street Food, Taiwanese
Keyword: Corn, Less Than 30 Minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 636kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp soy paste Available at most fine Asian grocers
  • 1 Tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 4-5 cloves of garlic smashed
  • hot chili sauce *optional, but good
  • 6-8 ears of corn shucked

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine soy paste, sweet chili sauce, and crushed garlic cloves.
  • Stir well and reserve.
  • Heat a grill over high heat and cook the corn, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, about 20 minutes.
  • Brush the marinade over the corn and rotate it, repeating this step 3-4 times, or to your desired taste.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 137g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1791mg | Potassium: 1506mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 1011IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 4mg