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Curried Corn with Basil and Coconut Milk (with frozen corn)

Published: Aug 28, 2020 · Modified: Aug 14, 2023 by Nicole B.

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total time20 minutes minutes

This curried corn makes a terrific frozen corn side dish that takes only 20 minutes to make. Fresh basil adds flavor and freshness and coconut milk makes the dish nicely saucy. Serve with grilled or roasted meat or seafood.

Curried corn on a plate with a spoon and fresh basil.
Curried corn is a fast and easy side dish that's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe ingredients and notes:

  • Yellow curry powder is sometimes also called simply curry powder. You can use this flavorful spice blend to make actual curries (like this chicken pineapple curry), but it's equally great for spicing up side dishes like this curry corn. (You can also use it to marinate meats, like these curry chicken bites, or even add a new twist to a classic, like in this curry-spiced tartar sauce.) Yellow curry powder comes in different levels of spiciness and you can use mild or medium powder for the recipe here, depending on how spicy you like it.
  • You will add the corn frozen so you don't need to let it thaw first.
Curried corn ingredients on a table.
You need basil, onion, soy sauce, coconut milk, curry powder, vegetable oil and frozen corn for this recipe.

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

Step 1. Saute the onion.

Sauteed onion in a Dutch oven.

Step 2. Stir in the curry powder.

Curry-spiced onion in a Dutch oven.

Step 3. Add corn and coconut milk and simmer for a few minutes.

Curry corn in a Dutch oven.

Step 4. Stir in soy sauce and basil.

Curry corn with basil in a Dutch oven.

How to serve it:

This side dish is perfect with grilled seafood, such as tilapia, or with grilled, roasted or fried and baked chicken.

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Curried corn on a plate with a spoon and fresh basil.

Curried Corn with Basil and Coconut Milk

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This curried corn makes a terrific side dish for grilled seafood and poultry.
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Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Indian
Servings 4
Calories (estimated) 241 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients:
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion (you need about ⅓ of a small onion for that)
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder*
  • 4 cups frozen corn** (about 20 ounces)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil (you need about 1 and ⅓ cup packed basil leaves for that)

Instructions:
 

  • In a pot or a Dutch oven, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and saute until soft (5 minutes).
  • Stir in the curry powder.
  • Add the corn and the coconut milk, bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer for 7 minutes.
  • Stir in the soy sauce and the basil.

Notes:

*Mild or medium, depending on how spicy you like it.
**Add the corn frozen, there is no need to thaw it first.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 20.4gProtein: 3.8gFat: 18.3gSaturated Fat: 13.4gSodium: 160mgPotassium: 377mgFiber: 3.7gSugar: 4.9gCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: curried corn, curry corn, frozen corn side dish

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