Eating in China
Generated ingredient illustration: Fresh corn.

Fresh corn

鲜玉米Xiān yùmǐ

Fresh corn kernels grow in rows around a central cob, enclosed by leafy husks and fine silk.

Type
Vegetables

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Fresh corn kernels grow in rows around a central cob, enclosed by leafy husks and fine silk.

In the kitchen

Leaf-steamed corn cakes.

The Guizhou cake uses freshly ground kernels, rather than dried corn flour. Do not assume a sweetcorn cultivar or a fixed amount of added sugar.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有鲜玉米吗?

Does this dish contain Fresh corn?

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