The time to steam corn is 15-20 minutes.
The steaming time for corn is usually between 15-20 minutes. If you want to make sure whether the corn is cooked or not, then we can insert chopsticks into the middle of the corn to check whether the corn is cooked or not, if the chopsticks can penetrate through the corn easily, it means the corn is cooked.
To steam corn, choose corn that is full in appearance and bright in color. The outer husk of the corn should be smooth with no visible tears or browning. Before steaming, remove all the husks and silks from the corn. You can use a knife to cut off the outer husk, then comb the silks with your hands or a brush.
Steamed corn can be eaten as is, or it can be coated with butter and sprinkled with seasonings such as salt and pepper for added flavor. When reaching for steamed corn, take care to use grill mitts or kitchen utensils to handle the hot corn and avoid touching it directly with your hands.
Corn buying tips
1, the appearance of corn: good corn usually appearance of bright yellow or white, full grain, no scars or dents. In addition, the leaves are usually tightly wrapped around the corn; if the leaves are cracked or loose, it may indicate that the corn has aged. The outer husk of the corn should be smooth and neat, without any spots or signs of mold to ensure freshness.
2. Touch the corn: good corn usually feels full to the touch, with no obvious gaps between the grains. You can gently press the surface of the corn, if the feel of elasticity and no soft collapsing feeling, may indicate that the corn is relatively fresh. You can gently rub your finger along the kernels of the corn and watch for any powder or soiling, so you can tell if the quality of the corn is too dry.