posted by Terrytx 10-30-100 7:04 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Corn on the Cob with Garlic-Ancho Butter
Recipe By : Gourmet-9/00
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Tex-Mex Vegetables
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 dried ancho or quajillo chile, seeded and torn in pieces
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
pinch sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
8 ears corn, shucked
Soak chile in warm water in a 1-cup glass measure until softened, about 30 minutes, then drain.
Finely chop cilantro and garlic together in a food processor. Add chile, lime juice, sugar and salt, then process until finely chopped. Add butter and blend until smooth, then spoon into a ramekin.
Cook corn in a large pot of boiling water until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and serve with butter.
The butter will keep, tightly covered and chilled, 1 week.