Charred Corn And Pepperoncini Relish With Basil Food

CHARRED CORN RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Grill the corn, turning, until charred all over, about 8 minutes; let cool slightly, then cut off the kernels.
• Toss the cucumber and bell pepper with 2 teaspoons salt in a colander. Let drain 30 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
• Bring the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, turmeric and 1 tablespoon salt to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 1 cup, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the cucumber and bell pepper; simmer until slightly softened, 3 minutes. Stir in the corn and scallions; let cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHARRED CORN WITH BACON LARDONS AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Clean ears of corn and place on a baking sheet, then roast until the corn starts to char, about 25 minutes. Let cool, then cut off corn kernels and set aside.
• Add lardons to a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, then add the red onion and cook in the bacon fat. Sprinkle with salt, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the corn and season again. Turn off heat, add the basil and season again if necessary.
• Mix together the vinegar, oil and a pinch of salt. Toss with the corn.

CHARRED SWEETCORN SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a griddle pan. Cook the corn on the cobs in the hot pan, brushing with the olive oil and seasoning as they cook. Turn the corns now and then, until cooked with nice charred lines, about 10 mins. Once cooked, transfer to a plate and leave to cool.
• Halve the avocados and remove the stones. Peel, then cut into chunky pieces. Toss through the half of the lime juice and zest.
• Hold the corn firmly on a chopping board and cut away the kernels. Mix the avocado with the sweetcorn and red onion, coriander leaves, a good pinch of salt and the remaining lime juice and zest. Keep chilled until ready to serve.