Can corn be cooked in 10 minutes

Corn can generally be cooked for 10 minutes, and the specific time depends on factors such as corn variety, maturity, and firepower.

Fresh sweet corn can usually reach a soft, sticky and palatable state by boiling it in boiling water for 10 minutes, especially for tender corn with smaller particles. This type of corn has a low starch content, sufficient moisture, and can be gelatinized by heating for a short period of time while retaining its sweet taste. During cooking, the color change of corn kernels can be observed. When the yellow color deepens and chopsticks can easily penetrate the particles, it indicates that the corn kernels are ripe. If an induction cooker or gas stove is used to continuously boil on high fire, 10 minutes is enough to make the center temperature of the corn reach edible standards.

Old corn or glutinous corn may need to be extended to 15-20 minutes. These types of corn particles are hard and compact, with a dense starch structure that requires longer heat conduction to fully soften. If the cooking time is insufficient, there may be a situation where the outside is soft but the inside is hard. Boiling with leaves will slow down heat penetration, it is recommended to peel off the outer leaves in advance. Due to the decrease in boiling point in high-altitude areas, the cooking time needs to be correspondingly increased. Frozen corn needs to be completely thawed before cooking, otherwise there may be residual ice crystals in the center that affect the uniformity of heating.

When cooking corn, it is recommended to completely submerge the corn with water and avoid frequent uncovering midway. Adding a small amount of salt can enhance sweetness, but it will accelerate the loss of vitamin B. After cooking, promptly remove it to prevent the texture from becoming tough. For those with weak digestive function, cut the corn into sections and cook it. Corn silk contains various active ingredients, and preserving the hair while cooking can increase its nutritional value, but people with allergies should be cautious.