Produce Briefs...
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Seasons/Availability
Baby corn is available in the summer.
Description/Taste
Baby corn is available in white and yellow varieties and is usually three to four inches in length. Eaten whole, baby corn is mature corn, simply picked at an earlier stage of growth, and has a much milder flavor than full-grown corn.
Nutritional Value
Low-fat, saturated fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free, baby corn is a good source of vitamin C. Eaten together, corn, beans and squash provide the 20 amino acids that form complete protein.
Applications
Baby corn is most often prepared whole-- boiled, or steamed and sauteed. Baby corn is also well-suited for pickling. To store, keep refrigerated. Use or freeze immediately after purchase for optimum taste and quality.
Geography/History
In the United States, Florida is the number-one corn producer with California ranking second. Georgia, New York and Illinois also contribute significant supplies to the marketplace. Some corn is imported from Mexico.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Baby Corn. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Sailu's Kitchen |
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Chilli Baby Corn |
| Noob Cook |
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Stir-fried Broccoli with Hoisin Sauce, Cashews, Orange and Baby Corn |
| meishiChina |
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玉米豆腐鸡蛋羹 |
| Monsoon Spice |
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Baby Corn Manchurian |
