Okssusu

About the dish

Steamed corn is the summer field's homey treat: ears of peak-season corn boiled in salted water, with Gangwon-do's waxy corn (chal-oksusu) especially famous. Chewy and nutty, it is the nostalgic snack everyone loves on a summer day.

Key ingredient

Corn (oksusu) — the germ is rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that is traditionally believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and helps support wellness around hardening of the arteries; abundant, filling fiber aids weight control and supports healthy digestion. In season in July, mainly from Hongcheon in Gangwon.

Ingredients

Main: waxy corn (chal-oksusu) · Seasoning: salt, sugar

Simple recipe

1. Husk the corn, leaving a few inner layers in place.
2. Place in water seasoned with salt and sugar.
3. Boil well for 30-40 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and let it steam in the pot.
5. Drain and serve warm.

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