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Creamed Corn Pudding

Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of corn, husks and silks removed
  • 1 -2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespooon vegan or dairy butter
  • 1 onion (any colour), finely diced
  • 1 capsicum/bell pepper (any colour), finely diced
  • sea salt and black pepper
  • 60 ml 1/4 cup oat, nut or whole milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder such as chipotle or ancho
  • 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped

Optional toppings

  • cherry tomatoes / basil leaves / avocado / microgreens or tender salad leaves / lime

Instructions

  • Place a box grater over a wide bowl and grate the corn, making sure to catch all the juices. Then, using the back of a knife, scrape along the surface of the corn ear to extract any remaining corn milk.
  • Heat a medium pot on medium. When hot, add olive oil, butter and the onion and stir until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Add the capsicum/bell pepper along with 1 teaspoon sea salt and some black pepper and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are soft and jammy, about 7-8 minutes. Add the corn, scraping in all the liquid, and cook until it’s thick, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Add the milk, chili powder and jalapeño and stir until the milk has incorporated and it looks creamy, about 2 minutes. If it gets too try, or you would like it looser, add a touch more milk. The consistency should look like porridge.
  • Transfer the creamed corn to a bowl and top with your choice of toppings. I like to eat with fresh seasonal treats like cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, micro greens or tender salad leaves and finish with a squeeze of lime, and a light season of sea salt and black pepper.

Notes

A hit of spice to temper the sweetness of the corn, a combination of chili powder and fresh jalapeno pepper. I used chipotle chili powder but you could use red chili flakes or cayenne powder if you prefer, but remember to adjust the amount according to the heat of your chili of choice.
The toppings are up to you. I used juicy tomatoes from my CSA, along with avocado, basil from my stop, microgreens and a hit of lime for balance.