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Korean BBQ Taco Truck Street Corn

Discover this scrumptious fusion of flavors with our Korean BBQ Taco Truck Street Corn recipe, a perfect blend of Korean and Mexican street food inspiration.

Time: Prep: 10 minutes - Cook: 8-10 minutes - Total: 18-20 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Korean Fusion, Street Food

Allergens

Egg (in mayo), Soy

Ingredients

  • 1. 6 ears fresh corn, husked 2. 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3. 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 4. 1 tablespoon soy sauce 5. 1 tablespoon lime juice 6. 1 teaspoon sesame oil 7. Salt, to taste 8. Furikake, for sprinkling 9. Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, gochujang, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil and salt. Stir until well combined.
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Brush corn with some of the marinade, turning to coat all sides evenly.
  3. Grill corn for about 8 10 minutes, rotating every few minutes to ensure even cooking and browning.
  4. When corn is cooked through, remove from grill and immediately brush with remaining marinade.
  5. Sprinkle generously with furikake, and garnish with cilantro leaves.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy the sizzle!

Chef’s Insight

To add a touch of smokiness, you can grill the marinade-brushed corn and then brush it with more marinade.

Notes

Adjust the spice level to your preference by varying the amount of gochujang.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe is inspired by Korean BBQ taco trucks found in Los Angeles and other major cities.