-
Preparation
15 minutes
-
Cooking
30 minutes
-
Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried corn with dried shrimp is both a stir-fried dish for meals and can also be enjoyed as a delicious snack while hanging out with friends. Today, let’s get cooking with TasteVN and try to showcase your skills in making this dish with 2 extremely simple and appealing variations!
Ingredients for Stir-fried Corn with Dried Shrimp and Sausage Serves 4 people
American corn 2 ears Sticky corn 2 ears Dried shrimp 50 grams Sausage 4 links (about 100g) Unsalted butter 30 grams (2 cubes) Scallions 6 stalks Cilantro 2 sprigs Common seasonings a little (sugar/salt/seasoning powder)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose corn for stir-fried dishes
- When choosing corn for stir-frying, you can choose either American corn or sticky corn, however American corn has beautiful colors and sweet, crunchy kernels that are fluffy and not sticky.
- When purchasing corn, you should select fresh ears, with green husks that are not dried out, the corn silk still soft and smooth, and the stem should not be dark or wilted.
- Choose ears with husks tightly hugging the kernels inside. You also need to pay attention to the kernels, which should be plump, uniform, shiny, and straight.
- Avoid choosing corn that is too large; it is better to select those that are moderately long and firm.
How to choose delicious, quality sausages
- Choose sausages with a dry outer skin, without leaking oil, moldy spots, or foreign substances sticking to the outside.
- When cutting the sausage, the skin and the meat filling inside should stick tightly together. Both inside and outside should be evenly colored, with a pinkish-red color, fragrant with alcohol, white fat, and evenly mixed pepper.
- When squeezing fresh sausages, you will feel the smooth texture and the elasticity of the sausage.
- You can purchase sausages at large markets and supermarkets across the country. The product is also being sold at the stores of TasteVN.
- You can also refer to the simple homemade sausage recipe according to TasteVN’s instructions.
How to choose good dried shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that are naturally orange on the outside and slightly yellow on the inside, with colors that are not too flashy, and not moldy black or white.
- When picked up, they should feel dry and not too moist, as shrimp can easily get moldy when stored.
- It is advisable to buy dried shrimp from reputable places, and for canned types, you should check the expiration date and origin to ensure safety and quality.
- Additionally, you can also make dried shrimp at home very simply with the recipe shared below.
Where to buy various types of margarine
- For the two stir-fried dishes above, you can use either unsalted butter or margarine.
- Unsalted butter and margarine can be found at markets, convenience stores, or at TasteVN supermarkets nationwide, or you can buy online at bachhoaxanh.com.
- Additionally, you can also make butter at home according to the instructions from TasteVN.
How to prepare Stir-fried Corn with Dried Shrimp and Sausage
-
Prepare the corn
After purchasing, you should peel the American corn and sticky corn, remove the husks and silk, separate the kernels, and wash them several times with water.
-
Prepare other ingredients
Sausage should be washed several times with water or briefly blanched in boiling water, then cut the sausage into 4 pieces and dice it.
Dried shrimp should be soaked in water for about 30 minutes, then drained and rinsed.
Green onions should have the roots removed, washed thoroughly, then cut the green parts and the white parts separately before chopping them. Cilantro should be washed and chopped.
-
Stir-fried corn
Place a pan on the stove, add 30 grams of unsalted butter and melt it, then add the green onion tops and sauté until fragrant.
Add the dried shrimp to the pan, stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the shrimp is evenly coated with oil and fragrant.
Next, add the corn and 2 tablespoons of water to the pan and stir-fry over medium heat for about 20 minutes until the corn is tender.
When the corn is cooked, add the diced sausage: 1/2 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning. Mix well and stir-fry for another 5 minutes until the ingredients are evenly cooked and infused with the seasoning.
Finally, add the chopped green onions and cilantro, stir well, and turn off the heat.
-
Final Product
With just a few simple steps, we have an irresistible plate of stir-fried corn with dried shrimp and sausage! The corn kernels are crispy and sweet, rich in flavor, and the chewy sausage and dried shrimp blend perfectly with the distinctive aroma of butter that stimulates the taste buds.
Tips for Successful Execution
- When boiling corn, just blanch it briefly; do not cook it fully as it will be stir-fried again. If boiled completely, the corn kernels will shrink and lose moisture, making them less tasty.
- Do not stir-fry the corn too long, as this will diminish the sweetness of the corn.
How to Quickly Separate Corn Kernels
- Cut the corn cob in half horizontally, using a plate or tray underneath. Place one cut side down on the plate or tray, then use a knife to cut from top to bottom. This is the simplest and quickest way to separate corn kernels; however, this method does not keep the kernels intact.
- Alternatively, you can use a specialized corn kernel remover to keep the kernels whole, making the dish look more attractive.
See more:
Above is a guide on how to make dried shrimp stir-fried corn extremely simply. With quick and easy steps and easily found ingredients, this promises to be a delicious and unique dish you must try.
* Image and recipe sources from YouTube channels Delicious Food Every Day
