What if I told you that you can get that smoky, char-grilled corn flavor without firing up the grill? This Pan Roasted Miso Butter Corn recipe brings you that irresistible caramelized flavor of grilled corn, juxtaposing the sweetness of the corn with savory miso for an irresistibly delicious side dish.
The trick is to use a cast iron skillet or steel frying pan that can get very hot. I prefer this method over grilling because it's more convenient and allows you to cook the corn quickly, maintaining its natural sweetness and crisp texture. This method would also work well in other dishes, like my Chili Lime Grilled Corn Salad, or my Fire Roasted Corn Salsa.
Between the nutty umami of the miso, the sweet caramelized corn, and the rich cultured butter, this dish has a flavor that kind of reminds me of a freshly popped batch of buttered kettle corn.
It's the perfect summer side dish, salad topping, or a delicious condiment atop a bowl of rice.
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Kathy Stroup says
This was a big hit! So savory and delicious. Only one issue: when the corn hit the hot pan it started popping all over my kitchen! Next time I'll use a splatter guard to keep it in the pan. And there definitely will be a next time!
Marc Matsumoto says
Yikes! It made popping noises for me but I don't think any kernels got airborne. A splatter guard will definitely help, and maybe you can try going at a slightly lower temp.