DINNER IN 55 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Light the fire outside and let it burn down to medium coals, which takes about 30 minutes.
DINNER IN 55 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Braai Mielies with Butter
Corn on the cob grilled over the coals until charred and tender, then brushed with butter. Serves 4.
Total time55 min
YieldServes 4
DietVegetarian
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Step 2
Rub the mielies with the oil.
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Step 3
Braai them for 15 to 20 minutes, turning every few minutes, until the kernels are tender and charred in places.
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Step 4
Brush with butter, season with salt and add chilli or lime if you like.
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Cooking notes
Sweet corn cooks quickly; older, starchy mielies may need boiling for 10 minutes before they go on the fire.
Light the fire outside, away from the house, and never take hot coals indoors.
Good to know
Yes. Soak the mielies in their husks in water for 15 minutes, then braai for about 25 minutes, turning often.
Yes. Boil them for 8 to 10 minutes, or char them in a dry griddle pan.
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About this recipe
Mielies on the braai are a South African favourite in summer: sweet corn charred over the coals and finished with butter and salt.
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