Boil sweet corn water for a few minutes after boiling

Sweet corn water is usually boiled for 8-10 minutes before consumption. The cooking time is mainly related to factors such as corn maturity, heat intensity, and personal taste preferences. Prolonged cooking may lead to loss of nutrients or deterioration of taste. Sweet corn contains rich nutrients such as dietary fiber, B vitamins, and lutein, which can be well preserved by short-term boiling water cooking. If the corn is tender or sliced and cooked, it can reach a fully cooked state in 8 minutes; If the corn is larger in size or prefers a soft and glutinous texture, it can be extended to 10 minutes. There is no need to add salt or sugar during the cooking process to avoid affecting the sweet flavor of the corn itself. If cooking with a pressure cooker or electric rice cooker, the cooking time can be shortened to 5-6 minutes. Frozen sweet corn needs to be thawed in advance, and the cooking time needs to be increased by 2-3 minutes. Observe that the corn kernels are plump, swollen, and brightly colored before turning off the heat. Eating them as soon as possible after removing them can maintain the best flavor. Special varieties such as glutinous corn require an appropriate extension of cooking time to 12-15 minutes due to their high starch content.

It is recommended to choose corn with leaves for cooking, as the outer leaves can lock in moisture and nutrients. The water used to cook corn contains water-soluble vitamins, which can be consumed after cooling. Pay attention to control the amount of daily consumption. One medium sized corn per meal is appropriate. diabetes patients should reduce the frequency of consumption. Paired with high-quality protein foods such as eggs and fish, it can balance postprandial blood sugar reactions. Boiling corn that has been stored for more than 2 hours needs to be reheated to prevent bacterial growth.