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Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

July 10, 2015 by Joy the Baker 28 Comments

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Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

[D]o I have anything in my teeth?  Actually, don’t answer that.  I know I have corn and cilantro pesto from nose to chin.  The real question is, do I have green pesto, feta cheese and random cilantro leaves in my hair?  I think I know the answer.  I think the answer is yes.  

The only way to go at the deliciously charred corn on the cob is with gusto.  Relentless enthusiasm.  

Now it’s your turn.  

Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

Fresh corn is where we start.  I prefer to keep it raw and char it over an open fire.  My open fire is as simple as the front left burner of my gas stovetop.  Don’t let a lack of grill stop you.  Char the corn however you can.  

Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

To make the zippy rub, cilantro, shelled pistachios (the salty ones), garlic, lots of lime juice, and olive oil get a good pulse in the food processor.  

This won’t be the loose and pourable kind of peso sauce, this is more of a spreadable rub, corn rub because… along with butter, that’s a thing! 

Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

Let’s put our assembly game faces on.  Charred corn is first drizzled in melted butter. Why not?  

Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

I used my hands to rub the pistachio cilantro pesto over and under, all over each corn cob.  

Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

It’s deliciously messy work, followed by a sprinkling of salty feta and fresh cilantro leaves.  

Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

Served warm, charred, messy and humble.  

This corn is smoky from the flame char, but still crisp and fresh inside.  The rub is salty and nutty and bright.  The cilantro, lime, and pistachios are a happy balance.  Really great summer things are happening!  

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Charred Corn with Pistachio Cilantro Lime Rub

  • Author: Joy the Baker
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients

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  • 6 ears fresh corn, shucked
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups cilantro leaves (it’s ok to add some of the tender stems as well)
  • 1/2 cup shelled roasted and salted pistachios
  • juice of 2 juicy limes
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • salt and pepper to taste (remember the pistachios are salted)
  • 1/3–1/2 cup olive oil
  • feta cheese (optional) to top

Instructions

  1. You’ll need an open flame to char the corn. Leaving the corn raw, char over a barbecue or over the open flame of your gas stovetop. Rotate and turn, allow to pop and sizzle, until charred around.
  2. Remove from the flame and drizzle with melted butter. Of course.
  3. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment, combine cilantro leaves, pistachios, lime juice, cumin, cardamom, pinch of salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Pulse in the food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil, continuing to pulse the picture as it emulsifies.
  4. Mixture won’t be smooth and pourable, but will be very well chopped and emulsified. Spreadable is more the texture of this pesto. Taste and season as needed.
  5. Use your fingers to rub the pesto on all sides of the warm corn. This is a messy and imperfect endeavor. Sprinkle with feta cheese, if using. Serve and enjoy!


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  • Serving Size: 6

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  1. Dottie

    July 20, 2018 at 6:09 am

    You’re killing me! It’s 8:08 a.m. on a workday and I want to make this recipe now! Yum!

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  2. Claudia

    August 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    Just made this and it was absolutely delicious (but I still have corn in my teeth). Thanks for the recipe!

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  3. The Queen of Dreaming

    July 27, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    They look super yummy!!!

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  4. snowek

    July 21, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I love corn! Thanks for recipe, it looks delicious.

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  5. Natalie | Paper & Birch

    July 20, 2015 at 9:58 am

    I feel like corn will never be the same after eating this!

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  6. Nicole @ www.KneadingHome.com

    July 14, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    This looks incredible. I could eat pistachios 3 meals a day 365. Can’t wait to make this.

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  7. Amanda

    July 14, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love corn on the grill! And the pistachio aspect sounds particularly delectable. Yum!

    Reply
  8. aglossythought

    July 13, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Great spices, corn and it’s most creative! Gonna give this one a whirl for sure. Will let you know how it goes x

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  9. Rachell

    July 12, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    So, I made these and my husband stole everyone’s corn… LOL. Thanks Joy for another winner!

    Btw, I will forever broil my corn after boiling it now. Brings out so much more flavor!

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  10. Sara

    July 11, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    This looks AMAZING!!!!!!! Can’t wait to try:) Also stunning presentation:)

    because-food.blogspot.com

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  11. mascasa

    July 11, 2015 at 3:20 am

    ¡Delicioso! Fantástica receta, me encanta, sencilla de realizar. Gracias por compartir.
    https://www.mascasaonline.com

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  12. Lori

    July 10, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I love the sound of this!

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  13. Ryan @ Feed by Round Pond

    July 10, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Served warm, charred, messy and humble – Love it! We have a Chili Lime Butter recipe that has that yummy spicy characteristic. I can’t wait to try this savory rub.

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