Creamy Corn with Chives
Creamy Corn with Chives is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Working over a shallow bowl, cut off corn kernels, then scrape each cob with a knife to extract juice.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWorking over a shallow bowl, cut off corn kernels, then scrape each cob with a knife to extract juice.
Discard cobs.
Purée 2 cups kernels, reserving remainder, and all of juice in a food processor 2 minutes, scraping down sides.
Force through a fine sieve into a bowl and discard solids.
Stir in salt, cornstarch, and sugar.
Cook onion in butter in a saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until softened.
Add reserved kernels and water and simmer briskly, covered, stirring occasionally, until corn is crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir corn purée again, then stir into kernels.
Bring to a boil, stirring, and simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. (If desired, thin with water.) Season with pepper and stir in chives.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.