Corn is probably the most important, world changing crop that came from the New World. Its importance and dominance continue in a few troubling ways, outlined in the important book The Omnivore's Dilemma, and in the documentary King Corn. Don't worry, I won't bum you out with statistics, stories, and whatnot. I want to talk about today's snack.
Corn vendors are common in the "City of Angels" (Bangkok, not LA) and they sell a couple variations on your ear of corn. Some sell corn mixed with coconut, seen here, while others sell a simpler version, which is what I had today.
My corn was a simple affair. The vendor took an ear of corn and dipped it into a curious liquid.
The leaves are the ubiquitous pandan, used to color and flavor many a Thai snack. The liquid tastes like a salt and sugar mixture. On the corn it takes the place of butter.
Last the vendor put my snack into the required petroleum product and I was on my way. It was a very good ear of corn.
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