The first ray of sunshine in the morning lightly falls on the quiet countryside, warming the hearts of the fields and villagers. In this peaceful spot, there is a cottage hidden in a lush forest, the walls of which are covered in vines, exuding the smell of time.
This is a magical place, and there is a mysterious treasure related to corn hidden in the legend. Sweet corn and waxy corn are two different varieties of corn that have some distinct differences in appearance, taste, and uses. Here are the main differences between them:
Exterior:
Sweet corn: The most common variety of corn, sweet corn has large, yellow, or white grains that look like traditional corn. This kind of corn is usually used for food, it can be boiled or steamed directly, and it can also be used to make foods such as corn flour.
Waxy corn: Sometimes called sticky corn or waxy corn, waxy corn has smaller grains and may be white or yellow in color. Compared with sweet corn, waxy corn has a slightly transparent appearance because it is rich in sticky proteins.
Taste:
Sweet corn: Sweet corn has a crunchy and sweet taste, full and juicy grains, and is very suitable for eating directly or adding to salads, soups, and other cooking.
Waxy corn: Waxy corn is sticky and chewy, and has a unique sticky taste when cooked. It is often used to make traditional glutinous rice foods, such as glutinous rice dumplings, glutinous rice cakes, and glutinous rice porridge.
Chemical composition:
Sweet corn: Sweet corn contains high sugar content, mainly sucrose, so it has a sweet taste.
Waxy corn: The main sugar in waxy corn is starch, which is why it is sticky. While not as sweet as sweet corn, it has a distinctive sweetness when cooked.
Use:
Sweet Corn: Sweet corn is mainly used for direct consumption, but it can also be used in various dishes such as corn chowder, fried corn, and corn salad.
Waxy corn: Waxy corn is mainly used to make glutinous rice foods, especially in Asia, such as glutinous rice dumplings, glutinous rice cakes, glutinous rice porridge, and glutinous rice Rolls.
Generally speaking, although sweet corn and waxy corn belong to the varieties of corn, they are very different in food and use. Sweet corn is suitable for eating as a sweet and crunchy vegetable, while waxy corn is more suitable for making various glutinous rice foods.
Corn is a very versatile ingredient that can be made into various delicacies and is loved by people. Here are some common corn products:
1. Polenta: Grind corn into powder or peel it into pieces, and add water or milk to cook porridge. Sugar or salt can be added according to personal taste and is a popular breakfast or health food.
2. Cornbread and corn pastry: use cornmeal to make bread, corn cake, corn biscuits, etc., to give the food a unique corn fragrance and soft taste.
3. Stir-fried corn: Stir-fry the corn kernels, and add vegetables, meat, seafood, and other ingredients to make delicious stir-fried dishes or side dishes.
4. Corn chowder: Grind the corn into a slurry, add chicken broth or vegetable soup, and then add milk or cream to cook a rich corn chowder, which is rich in taste and delicious.
5. Corn salad: mix cooked corn kernels with other vegetables, fruits, cheese, etc., and add salad dressing to make a refreshing and healthy salad.
6. Corn flakes and popcorn: Corn is processed into flakes or puffed to become a popular breakfast food or snack.
7. Corn cakes and pastries: Cakes and pastries made of cornmeal or corn flour have a unique, sweet, and delicious taste.
8. Waxy corn food: traditional glutinous rice food such as glutinous rice dumplings, glutinous rice cakes, and glutinous rice porridge made from glutinous corn is a delicacy in many Asian countries.
9. Corn Mixed Food: Corn can also be used as an ingredient and added to various foods, such as soup, salad, fried rice, pizza, tacos, etc., to add taste and nutrition to food.
In general, corn is widely used in various food preparations all over the world, and it is loved by people for its unique flavor, nutritional value, and diverse uses.
