Jagung Bakar (grilled Corn With Spicy Butter)

Jagung Bakar is a popular street food in Manado, Indonesia. It's a delicious grilled corn dish topped with spicy butter, perfect for a quick and flavorful snack.

Jagung Bakar (grilled Corn With Spicy Butter)

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of corn, husked
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well combined.
  3. Grill the corn, turning occasionally, until tender and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Spread the spicy butter over the grilled corn while it's still hot.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
20 minutes
Cooking method
Grilling

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
150 per serving
Carbohydrates
20g
Fat
8g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Grill Tongs

Tools

Small bowl Grilling brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Jagung Bakar with a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a smokier flavor, you can soak the corn in water for 10 minutes before grilling.

Cost

$5