Fresh and Vibrant: Corn and Vegetable Medley
Corn and vegetables are of high nutritional value. Today, I combine these two ingredients to make a refreshing, delicious and nutritious dish of Corn and Vegetable Medley. Come and learn with me!
What is Corn and Vegetable Medley?
Corn and Vegetable Medley is a dish made by cutting corn, carrots and lettuce into appropriate-sized dice and stir-frying. The taste is very crisp and refreshing. During the cooking process, some vegetables can be added according to personal preference to adjust the proportion of the combination. Commonly seen ones are garlic, red peppers, green peas, etc.
The method of making Corn and Vegetable Medley is very simple. Even if you are a novice, you can easily complete it. It is very suitable for busy office workers or housewives who want to cook easily.
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
Main ingredients
Corn kernels: The main component, providing a crisp and sweet taste and rich vitamins and cellulose.
Carrot: One of the main components, providing bright colors and rich beta-carotene.
Lettuce: One of the main components, with a crisp and tender taste, providing a crisp and tender taste and adding rich moisture to the dish.
Side dishes
Garlic: With a special aroma, providing a rich fragrance.
Seasonings
Salt: As a basic seasoning, it helps increase the saltiness of the dish.
Sugar: With sweetness, it helps balance the taste of the dish.
Starch water: Used for thickening to make the soup of the dish thick.
Substitutions
Garlic: Can be replaced by onion or scallion white.
Sugar: Can be replaced by honey or maple syrup.
Starch water: Can be replaced by corn starch or potato starch.
How to choose corn kernels
Good corn kernels are the first step to making successful Corn and Vegetable Medley. The skills for choosing corn kernels are as follows:
First, choose fresh and plump corn kernels. Good corn kernels are very full of juice when gently squeezed.
Secondly, good corn kernels are golden yellow. If you find that the color of the corn is dark or shriveled, it means that this kind of corn kernel is not fresh and is not recommended to be purchased.
If you choose canned corn kernels, before buying, observe whether the can is damaged or bulging. Then observe the ingredient list and try to choose the one with fewer additives. The best one is only with corn kernels, water and salt.
Tips for Success
Fresh ingredients
It is very important to choose fresh ingredients when making Corn and Vegetable Medley. Choose plump corn kernels. Choose crisp and juicy lettuce and carrots. Only when the ingredients are fresh can the taste of Corn and Vegetable Medley be good.
Cut vegetables nicely
When processing carrots and lettuce, pay attention to cutting carrots and lettuce into appropriate-sized dice. In this way, when stir-frying, the heat can be evenly distributed and it will look more beautiful in appearance.
Blanch corn kernels
Before officially stir-frying the dish, the corn kernels need to be blanched first. Blanching can not only remove the fishy smell of corn, but also help maintain the crisp and tender taste of corn.
Control the heat
When stir-frying Corn and Vegetable Medley, pay attention to controlling the heat. Heat the cooking oil with medium heat. After the oil is hot, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then add diced carrots, lettuce and corn kernels and stir-fry; Keep the heat moderate during the stir-frying process of vegetables to avoid scorching or burning the ingredients.
Accurate seasoning
When seasoning, pay attention that the amount of salt and sugar should be accurate. You can also adjust it according to your own taste, but be careful not to overdo it to avoid affecting the taste of the dish.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·250g corn kernels
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·1 carrot
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·1 lettuce
Accessories
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·20g garlic
Seasonings
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·5g salt
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·2.5g sugar
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·10ml starch water
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·30ml cooking oil
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Pretreatment of ingredients:
First, peel and wash carrots and lettuce and cut them into dice; peel garlic and cut it into minced garlic; choose fresh corn or canned corn kernels for corn kernels.
Step 2
Blanch corn kernels:
Add about 700ml of clear water to the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Put the corn kernels in and blanch for about 1 minute. Then take them out and drain the water.
Step 3
Stir-fry vegetables:
Pour 30ml of cooking oil into the pot and heat it over medium heat. After the oil is hot, add minced garlic and stir-fry to release the fragrance; put diced carrots and lettuce into the pot and stir-fry continuously for about 1 minute to make the vegetables initially heated and softened.
Step 4
Add corn kernels:
Pour the blanched corn kernels into the pot and continue to stir-fry evenly with diced carrots and lettuce.
Step 5
Seasoning:
Add 5g of salt and 2.5g of sugar for seasoning and continue to stir-fry to make the ingredients fully absorb the taste of the seasonings.
Step 6
Thicken and collect the juice:
Continue to stir-fry until diced carrots and lettuce are fully cooked. Add 10ml of starch water for thickening and stir-fry quickly and evenly to make the soup thick and wrap it on the ingredients. Then it can be taken out and served on a plate.
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Serving Suggestions
Recommended combinations
Rice: Rice is very well matched with Corn and Vegetable Medley. The rice absorbs the soup of Corn and Vegetable Medley and has a rich and juicy taste. It is an excellent choice for home-cooked meals.
Noodles: The soup of Corn and Vegetable Medley can be used as a topping for noodles, which can help increase the taste level of noodles and improve their nutritional value.
Mixed grain rice: Corn and Vegetable Medley can also be matched with brown rice, oats and other mixed grain rice to help increase healthy elements and is suitable for people who pursue a healthy diet.
Chicken breast: Eating cooked chicken breast with Corn and Vegetable Medley can achieve a combination of meat and vegetables and a balanced nutrition.
Shrimp: Shrimp has a tender taste and is very well matched with the freshness of Corn and Vegetable Medley.
Seaweed soup: Corn and Vegetable Medley is also suitable to be matched with seaweed soup, which can help increase the tender taste of Corn and Vegetable Medley.
Serving suggestions
Eat in moderation: Although Corn and Vegetable Medley are very delicious, pay attention to eating in moderation to avoid overeating and increasing the burden on your own gastrointestinal tract, resulting in discomfort such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Eat while it's hot: Corn and Vegetable Medley should be eaten while it's hot. The taste will become worse after it cools down.
FAQs:
However, it should be noted that the blanching time of corn should not be too long, otherwise it may lead to the loss of nutrients of corn and the taste is soft.
If you are not sure, you can gently pierce the ingredients with chopsticks. If it can be easily pierced through, it also means that it is cooked. During the stir-frying process, you can taste it in time to ensure that the texture and taste of the ingredients are in the best state.
When seasoning, it is best to stir while adding seasoning, after adding salt and sugar, stir for a while, so that the seasoning is fully dissolved and evenly distributed on the diced vegetables. If you find that the seasoning is not uniform, you can add a small amount of seasoning, focusing on the less flavored part, and then continue to stir.
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