Baby Corn in Black Bean Sauce
I am a very impulsive cook. Actually I am quite impulsive with everything in life! I hate planning everything in advance and going by the rules! Fun is in the adventure of cooking without recipes! I never plan my meals. Most of the time I create recipes simply because something needs to be used up!
I had some fresh baby corn in my refrigerator. I was in mood for something Asian and was craving rice badly! I decided to whip up something new once again…
In India people deep fry baby corn a lot. I really enjoy the crispiness of raw baby corn a lot more. But I didn’t want a raw salad with my rice so I decided to stir fry them just enough to add some flavour and get a hot accompaniment for the rice but retain the raw crispiness of the baby corn. I wanted something sweet, tangy and salty so I reached out to a bottle of black bean sauce and used it with some other basic Asian seasonings. Resulting recipe was a keeper for sure! We LOVED it with a steaming hot bowl full of rice!
Try these sticky, sweet and crunchy baby corns next time you want an outstanding ‘under 10 minutes’ recipe for your weekday dinner!
fresh baby corn
My daughter loves helping me 
Slit the baby corn into long pieces
Black bean sauce over the baby corn
sticky, sweet and crunchy baby corns
perfect for for your weekday dinner!
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- 2 cups of fresh baby corn
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp black bean sauce
- 1tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1tsp finely chopped garlic
- 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp corn flour/corn starch
- 4tbsp water
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Slit the baby corn into long pieces. Place them in a bowl.
Mix black bean sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic and ginger together. Pour it over the baby corn and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
Mix corn flour/corn starch with cold water, stir well and pour it over the marinated baby corn.
Heat oil in a pan and pour the baby corn with all the juices. Stir fry it in high heat. It’ll slowly start to get thick and sticky. Do not overcook it. It should still be crunchy and crisp.
When the liquid turns dark and coats the baby corn, sprinkle with some sesame seeds. Serve over hot rice.
21 comments :
Reese@SeasonwithSpice September 7, 2011 2:08PM
Is black bean sauce commonly used in Indian household? I thought you were making Chinese dish at first since we stir fry them just the way you do.
Simple & delicious!
Chinmayie September 8, 2011 2:56AM
Black bean sauce is not used traditionally in India! You could actually call it Chinese
My recipes are mostly influeced by cuisines from all parts of the world. i generally don’t name it as they are not ‘authentic’? not sure…
Brooke August 29, 2011 3:34AM
I just asked my favorite farmer at my farmer’s market if he could find me some baby corn just so I can make this! I hope he can come up with some… =)
tandteacake August 29, 2011 12:43AM
MMmmh, lush! I crave anything in black bean sauce. I was first introduced to it when I live in London and was so happy when I found a glass at my go-to asian supermarket!
Cheers,
Tobias
Lisa August 23, 2011 1:04AM
Where can you find fresh baby corn?? I would love to make this dish! Could you make it with canned baby corn also?
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) August 21, 2011 5:23PM
I’ve never seen fresh baby corn in my life! They’re so beautiful. This looks like one of those perfect, comforting, and even better, SIMPLE, dinners for any night of the week.
Tres Delicious August 21, 2011 1:14PM
Looks so delish. That baby corns are appetizing.
Nash at Plateful August 21, 2011 12:10PM
I can relate to your being impulse–I’m like that too. I like to do things just because I’m suddenly inspired to do it! And until I started blogging I never kept a measure of the ingredients I put into my dishes–I guess that goes with most of the cooks from our homeland right? Anyways, loved your saucy baby corns.
Chinmayie August 22, 2011 5:34AM
I agree with you Nash! That’s the way we cook in India I guess. But my mom, MIL and many other women i know are not like that. They fully follow their traditional recipes!
Gowri August 21, 2011 5:57AM
This looks really good chins! very good pics
Jackie August 20, 2011 2:18PM
I LOVE black bean sauce! Beautiful recipe!
Sharmilee! :) August 20, 2011 1:10PM
Wow very tempting clicks…looks so good
Anita Menon August 19, 2011 10:22PM
Your daughter is beautiful. God bless her.
The baby corn in bean sauce looks appetizing.
Nami | Just One Cookbook August 19, 2011 6:10PM
Chinese dish uses baby corn but I don’t know if I have seen it in a supermarket (besides canned). Or maybe I’m not paying attention as usual. =P Your daughter is so cute helping mommy. This kind of photo is really nice treasure when kids grow up. I love you took time to take a photo of her.
Looks delicious Chinmayie!!
Richa@HobbyandMore August 19, 2011 6:02PM
lovely pictures as always chinmayie! and a simple fun recipe too! Have a great weekend!
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Tanvi@SinfullySpicy August 19, 2011 5:54PM
Soo yummy looking.Its been ages since I saw fresh baby corn. I get a yucky canned version here which I have not been able to convince myself to buy. I love how simple your version is! Gorgeous pictures, Chinmayie!
Have a fab weekend!
Karen August 19, 2011 4:40PM
Sometimes the best dishes come about by using whatever is in the fridge and pantry. This is a wonderful example! Your daughter is the cutest helper.
Brooke August 19, 2011 3:14PM
I never knew you could buy baby corn except in a can. I feel so deprived!
Cristina August 19, 2011 3:03PM
I luv using baby corn…but I have to admit, I’ve never seen them in my markets fresh. So sad for me that I’ve only ever had them canned.
Delicious looking dish and beautiful photography!
Have a fantastic weekend.
sreelu August 19, 2011 2:45PM
Chinmayie,, love the recipe and your daughter is adorable
Barb August 19, 2011 2:00PM
I love how simple this recipe is. Beautiful photos