Korean Corn Cheese Recipe is also known cheesy corn which is a very popular Korean snack which is served in Korean bar along with drinks. Corn cheese is made with onions, sweet corn, salt, pepper, sugar, cheese and mayonnaise. Bake corn cheese taste amazing when served piping hot.
Korean Corn Cheese Recipe
I have been seeing this corn cheese recipe all over the Internet for a very long time. Finally decided to try a couple of days back. This version of corn cheese is very basic and simple.
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All you need is few ingredients which you might already have on hand. I have shared the variation which you can make to this recipe in this blog post.
About Korean Corn Cheese Recipe
Korean corn cheese is a popular Korean bar snack also known as cheese corn or cheesy corn. It is mostly served in bars all over Korea. This is basically a street food recipe and it is quick to make.
Corn cheese is made with simple minimal ingredients like butter, onions, corn, salt, sugar, pepper, mayonnaise and mozzarella. The more cheese you add the tasty it gets. The combination of creamy corn to the cheese taste absolutely delicious. You can serve this as it is or with toasted bread and any cold beverage of your choice.
The ingredients used in this corn cheese is very basic. But you can adjust it totally to your taste preferences. Corn cheese can be modified and adapted as per your taste preferences.
You can add bell peppers, rice cakes (tteokbokki), garlic, chilli peppers, and spice powders like peri peri. You can use flavourings like garlic powder, paprika, oregano, parsley, onion powder for taste.
I used my sizzler plate to make this dish, but you can totally cook this on stove top. All you have to do is once you put the corn cheese on a sizzle plate and topped with cheese. Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium high heat for 5 mins till cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve the corn cheese right from the pan.
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Ingredients
- Butter - this corn cheese is cooked in butter for the rich and buttery taste. You can simply use olive oil.
- Onion - use one chopped onions for sweetness. It adds mild aroma and taste.
- Sweet Corn - I used fresh sweet corn in my corn and cheese. You can use frozen or even canned corn. Strain and rinse them before adding.
- Seasonings - I used basic seasonings like salt, pepper and sugar. You can use any spice powders like garlic powder, paprika.
- Mayonnaise - one of the most important ingredients is mayo. it adds the creamy texture.
- Mozzarella Cheese -be generous with the mozzarella cheese.
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1)Heat a skillet on high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. To the butter add in chopped onions and sauté for two minutes.
2)You can add in garlic at this point.
3)Add in sweetcorn kernels and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes.
4)Once sweet corn is sauted. Add in salt, pepper and sugar and mix well.
5)Remove this to a bowl and let it cool for 5 minutes. Now to the sweet corn add in mayonnaise and mix well.
6)Add in half cup of mozzarella cheese.
7)Mix it really well.
8)For making this corn cheese, I am using an sizzler plate.
9)Now take your sizzler plate. Put it on flame and heat it on medium heat. Melt some butter on the sizzle plate and spread well. Add in the corn mixture and spread.
10)Top it with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
11)Preheat your oven to broil | grill mode at 250 degree C. Place your sizzle plate under the broiler and cook for 2 to 4 mins till the cheese is golden and bubbly. If not baking in oven you can continue to cook over stove top until cooked, bubbly.
12)Remove it carefully from oven and place it on the wooden serving dish of the sizzler plate.
13)Serve hot.
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Expert Tips
About sweet corn - You can use fresh sweet corn and remove the kernels by yourselves. Canned corn or frozen sweet corn can be used as well.
Add ons - Adding finely chopped garlic, bell peppers, rice cakes, green chilli pepper increases the taste. If you prefer more creamy corn and cheese, add extra mayonnaise and cheese. Add as much cheese as needed.
Stove top method - Don't have an oven, you can make the corn cheese entirely on stove top by cooking longer on the stove.
Herbs - You can sprinkle the top with dried parsley or fresh parsley as needed. Any seasoning of your choice can be added in this corn cheese.
Storage - Corn cheese doesn't have more shelf life. It is best made fresh and served immediately. If you have leftovers, store in fridge and reheat until bubbly and hot again.
Serving - Serve corn cheese piping hot right in their pan or sizzler plate with toasted bread or any cold beverages of your choice.
FAQ
Q: What is corn cheese made of?
As the name suggests, corn cheese is made with sweet corn and cheese. You can use canned corn or frozen corn as per your need. Mozzarella cheese is added for the gooey cheese pull.
Q: Why is my corn cheese watery?
Make sure to drain well and pat the corn dry. If you skip this step, you will end up with a soggy, watery, cheesy dish.
Q: Where corn cheese originated?
Cheesy corn or corn cheese originated in South Korea. It is a popular bar snack and street food snack served all over Korea.
Q: When was Korean corn cheese invented?
Although cheese hasn't traditionally been part of the korean diet, this delectably stringy dairy product found its way into the country in the 1950s due to the Korean War.
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Korean Corn Cheese Recipe (Cheesy Corn)
Equipment
Ingredients
For Sauteing Sweet Corn
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 medium Onion peeled and chopped finely
- 1 cup Sweet Corn Kernels
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper powder to taste
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
for Sweet Corn Mixture
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese
For Topping
- 1 teaspoon Butter
- ½ cup Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet on high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt. To the butter add in chopped onions and sauté for two minutes. Add in sweetcorn kernels and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add in salt, pepper and sugar and mix well. Remove this to a bowl and set aside.
- Now to the sweet corn add in mayonnaise and half cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix it really well.
- Now take your sizzler plate. Put it on flame and heat it on medium heat. Melt some butter on the sizzle plate and spread evenly. Add in the corn mixture and spread. Top it with remaining ½ cup mozzarella cheese.
- Preheat your oven to broil | grill mode at 250 degree C. Place your sizzle plate under the broiler and cook for 2 to 4 mins till the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- If not baking in oven you can continue to cook over stove top until cooked, bubbly.
- Remove it carefully from oven and place it on the wooden serving dish of the sizzler plate and serve hot.
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