char-grilled corn
with trio of toppings

- 6 corncobs, husks pulled back and tied
 - 2 tablespoons whole-egg mayonnaise 
 
smoky chilli butter
- 150g unsalted butter, softened 
 - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 
 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar 
 - ½ teaspoon ground chilli 
 - 1 clove garlic, crushed 
 - sea salt and cracked black pepper 
 
feta and mint topping
- 110g firm feta 
 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 
 - ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes 
 - baby (micro) mint leaves to serve 
 
ricotta salata, lime and 
coriander topping
- ½ cup (40g) finely grated ricotta salata+ 
 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime rind 
 - ½ cup coriander (cilantro) leaves, finely chopped
 
- To make the smoky chilli butter, place the butter, paprika, sugar, chilli, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor and process until smooth and combined. Set aside. 
 - To make the feta and mint topping, place the feta in a bowl and, using your fingers, finely crumble. Add the lemon rind, salt and pepper and mix to combine. Set aside. 
 - To make the ricotta salata, lime and coriander topping, place the ricotta salata, lime rind, coriander, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. 
 - Preheat a char-grill pan over high heat. Cook the corncobs for 8 minutes, turning, or until charred and just cooked. Brush 2 of the corncobs with the mayonnaise and roll in the ricottasalata mixture. Spread 2 of the remaining corncobs with the smoky chilli butter. Sprinkle the remaining corncobs with the feta mixture and top with chilli and mint to serve. Makes 6. 
 
Tip: You can make any of these toppings in advance – just keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
+ Ricotta salata is a salted, aged and pressed ricotta, perfect for shaving, slicing or crumbling. It’s available from delicatessens and cheese shops.
        


          
            