Grilled Corn With Sweet-savory Asian Glaze Recipe

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Grilled Corn With Sweet-savory Asian Glaze

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp fish sauce , such as nam pla or nuoc nam *(see below)
2 tbsp water
1 1/2 tbsp (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
2 tbsp olive oil , plus additional for brushing corn
1 tbsp thinly sliced green onions, white part only (from about 3)
6 ears of corn , husked (**can use thawed frozen corn on the cob - see rosej's comments below)

Directions:

Stir first 4 ingredients in small bowl until sugar dissolves. Melt butter with 2 tablespoons oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add fish sauce mixture and green onions and simmer until sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.
NOTE: Butter sauce can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
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Preheat grill (medium-high heat).
Brush corn with oil.
Grill corn until tender and charred in spots, about 13 minutes.
Brush corn generously with butter sauce and serve, passing remaining sauce separately.
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*Fish sauce is a versatile ingredient. It is available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets and at Asian markets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	392.62 Kcal (1644 kJ)
Calories from fat	324.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.08g	56%
Cholesterol	80.98mg	27%
Sodium	724.52mg	30%
Potassium	282.1mg	6%
Total Carbs	17.64g	6%
Sugars	3.11g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.77g	11%
Protein	3.56g	7%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	16.6mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	266.26 Kcal (1115 kJ)
Calories from fat	220.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.47g	56%
Cholesterol	54.92mg	27%
Sodium	491.34mg	30%
Potassium	191.31mg	6%
Total Carbs	11.96g	6%
Sugars	2.11g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.88g	11%
Protein	2.41g	7%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	13%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	11.2mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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