Corn husk en papillote

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Just like me, when you barbecue, I'm sure you always have the fear of having food that might not hold up during cooking and having something unpresentable. The secret is of course to use a packet, but the most interesting thing is to choose a container that, in addition to holding the food together, will flavor it. The best solution to achieve this is corn husks or, to be more precise, the spathe. You can choose a green leaf or dried leaf - it works in both cases.

Choosing your corn husk

If, like in Alsace, you're surrounded by corn fields, it won't be difficult to find corn husks. Once collected, clean them properly and remove the silks - these are the filaments that surround the corn cob. You shouldn't keep them if you choose green leaves. If you have dried corn husks, you can keep the silks. The only thing you'll need to check is that they're not too dry, because to make a packet you need a leaf that you can manipulate without breaking it. If it's too dry, you just need to soak it in hot water - no need to boil it, as it would then fall apart.

Making corn husk packets

The only thing to check is that the leaf is large enough to wrap all the food you want to cook. I strongly advise you to tie your packet with kitchen string so it doesn't open during cooking.

Corn husk packet recipe ideas

Of course, fish is a must, as with banana leaf packets. But you can also prepare fajitas this way - in the corn husk, place the meat and vegetables then let cook slowly. The corn husk will flavor your fajitas - a pure delight. It's actually recommended to cook the vegetables and meat together to benefit from the cooking juices. Only select foods that require the same cooking time.

Cooking corn husk packets on the barbecue

As with other packets, it's very easy to grill your corn husk packets. You just need to turn them from time to time so they don't burn. Avoid piercing or damaging them because we don't eat the leaves - only the contents will interest us. Moreover, the corn husk will wonderfully flavor your food.