Cambodian Grilled Corn recipe – 183 calories
Ingredients:
6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
2 green onions (white parts only), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons water
vegetable oil, for brushing
Preparation:
1. Prepare the charcoal grill or preheat an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
2. Brush the corn with oil very lightly and set on the grill rack or in the skillet.
3. Cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, for about 12-15 minutes (until the kernels are tender and nicely charred); keep warm.
4. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the water, fish sauce, sugar and salt until dissolved.
5. In a saucepan over medium heat, heat the 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until very hot (but not smoking).
6. Carefully pour the liquid mixture over the hot oil; add the green onions and simmer for about 30 seconds (until the sauce begins to thicken); remove from the heat and cool.
7. Brush the cooked corn with the sauce and serve.
Servings: 6
Nutritional information for one serving:
Calories: 183
Calories from fat: 54
Total fat: 6.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total carbs: 33.4g
Fiber: 3.4g
Protein: 4.3g
WW points: 3
Photo credit: Sue L
