Innovations

ANUGA new product launch: Corn ribs

22 September 2023

Corn has always been a staple in many cuisines, but the method of quartering them lengthwise to produce "ribs" is gaining traction.

Why Corn ribs:

Innovative Presentation: This unique cut offers a novel way to present corn, making dishes stand out on the menu and on social media, which is crucial in today's digital age.
Optimal Sauce Absorption: The increased surface area of corn "ribs" means that seasonings and sauces cling better, leading to a richer flavor experience.
Perfect Bite-Size: Unlike traditional corn on the cob, which can be messy to eat, corn "ribs" offer a more manageable and trendy way to enjoy corn.

BBQ: Medium heat, cook till warm and golden brown.
Oven: 10 to 14 minutes at 200°: A bit of oil, salt, and perhaps some herbs, and the corn "ribs" can be oven-roasted to caramelized perfection.
High speed oven: 2,30 minutes at 260°, 50% microwave.
Air-fryer:10-14 minutes at 200° until golden brown.

Ideal for sharing: 5-8 pieces.
Side dish: 3-4 pieces.
Starters & Snacks: Seasoned and grilled corn "ribs" can be a fantastic appetizer or a side to main courses.
Salads: These "ribs" can be grilled, sliced off the cob, and incorporated into salads for added texture and flavour.
Mains: Tossed in rich sauces or spices, they can even be the centerpiece of a dish, especially in vegetarian or vegan meals.

Corn ribs need to be cooked from frozen!
So, it's a good idea to steam, cook them briefly before seasoning them.
Seasoning will stick better on defrosted corn ribs.
It is also possible to season them after baking.
To let them bend very nicely, you need high temp. so think about your seasoning => some do burn faster than others.
Taste variation: the sky is the limit:chili, lime, Asian, Mexican, smokey,cheesy, sweet, salty, Mediterranean…
Often served with a dip, yoghurt, cheddar, mayo-based…
As a side dish (burger, grilled meat, vegetarian/vegan dishes...) or sharing
Easy to cut into 2 pieces if customers prefer smaller portion.