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Corn on the cob with red pepper and chive butter

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Corn on the cob with red pepper and chive butter

Starter Serves 8 35 min

Fresh chive, pepper and chilli infused butter is a lovely accompaniment to sweet barbecued corn. It also works with other veg, or simply spread on toast.

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Ingredients

  • 2 red peppers
  • 125g softened butter
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 chilli, chopped
  • 1 tsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1 tbsp chives, chopped
  • 8 corn cobs
  • salt and pepper
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Method

Prep time: 5 min
Cooking time: 30 min

  • Step 1

    Roast the red peppers in a hot oven or under the grill until the skin is lightly blackened.

  • Step 2

    Place the peppers in a bowl, cover with cling film and leave for 20 minutes to help loosen the skins. Peel, discarding the skin and seeds.

  • Step 3

    Put the butter, peppers, garlic, chilli and chilli sauce in a food processor and process until well combined. Stir in the chopped chives and some salt and pepper.

  • Step 4

    Boil or barbecue the corn cobs until tender, then smear the butter on them while still hot.

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