The healthy corn 'ribs' recipe taking over TikTok
TikTok has been at it again with the moreish food trends — but this time users are serving up something healthy, a twist on everyone's favourite gut-loving meal, ribs.
Corn 'ribs' have taken the platform by storm, with users desperate to try the new trend that is not only easy to make, but also super yummy and kind to the waistline.
The mouthwatering corn 'rib' TikTok has become 'obsessed' by. TikTok / @recipes
As simple as can be, this recipe calls merely for corn on the cob, and some spices.
And while the 'ribs' can be made in a multitude of different ways, TikToker @recipes has stolen the crown for most views, with over 930,000 watches.
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How to make delicious corn 'ribs':
At the beginning of her video, @recipes shares some footage of the crunchy ribs she's whipped up, saying: "I don't know why, but it's way more fun to eat corn this way".
She first calls you to cut your corn on the cob, by cutting from the top of the cob, down, producing equal-sized halves.
Next, cut each half in two, so you're left with four quarters.
Warning against 'hacking at the cob with a knife and rolling pin', @recipes advises an easier method: "If you stand it up straight and give it a firm push it cuts right through".
@recipes gives an easy method for cutting your corn, without ruining your knife. TikTok / @recipes
Season your ribs
For her seasoning, @recipes doesn't get too fancy. Simply mix the following in a bowl.
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon of chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
- ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- A pinch of salt (optional)
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Next, brush the mixture onto your corn ribs and decide whether you want to fry or bake them.
@Recipes fried her corn ribs at 200° Celsius in an air fryer for 10 minutes.
If baking, bake at 180° Celsius for 25-30 minutes.
@recipes' final produce - Corn 'Ribs' drizzled with a homemade chipotle lime mayo. TikTok / @recipes
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Garnish and dip
Afterward, you can choose to garnish and dip with your ingredients of choice. Some quick ideas are
- coriander
- lemon
- extra paprika
- sriracha
In her video, @recipes made a tasty chipotle lime mayo, mixing the following ingredients in a bowl:
- ½ cup of mayo
- 2 teaspoons of chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (could swap for 2 teaspoons of any hot sauce)
- Add the juice of ½ to 1 lime
- Add a pinch of salt
The hashtag #cornribs has already gained over 10.9 million views, making this trend a must-try the next time you step into the kitchen.
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