Poat Dot - Cambodian Grilled Corn

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 green onions, parts only, thinly sliced
• vegetable oil, for brushing

Recipe

• 1 prepare charcoal grill or preheat an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
• 2 very lightly brush the corn with oil and set on the grill rack or in the skillet.
• 3 cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and nicely charred, 12-15 minutes total; keep warm.
• 4 meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the fish sauce, water, sugar and salt until it is dissolved.
• 5 heat the 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat until very hot but not smoking.
• 6 carefully pour liquid mixture in (it may sputter a bit so watch out); add the green onions and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and cool.
• 7 brush cooked corn with the sauce and serve.