Cathédrale’s Creamless Corn
August 16, 2024
Here’s an exclusive look at our Creamless Corn recipe—a refined side dish that embodies the essence of summer, elevating every bite with its sophisticated simplicity.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 10 ears of bi-color corn
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and diced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons roughly chopped fresh tarragon
Instructions:
- Shuck half of the corn and remove kernels. Place in blender, purée with 1/3 cup water, strain, and reserve.
- Shuck remaining corn, cut kernels, and reserve. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, salt, and pepper. Cook until onion softens, about 10 minutes. Add reserved corn and 1/2 cup water. Cook until corn is almost tender, about 7 minutes.
- Transfer strained corn purée to double boiler over simmering water. Cook until thickened like heavy cream, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove corn mixture from heat, stir in corn cream and tarragon. Adjust seasoning if needed with salt and pepper.