Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn
6 ingredients + 5 mins prep to make this Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn (Chinese: 台式烤玉米)! A perfect way to enjoy your juicy summer pressure cooker corn on the cob coated with sweet-savory secret sauce with a slightly spicy kick.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 4 ears corn on the cob
- 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shacha sauce (Chinese: 沙茶醬)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- 1
Pressure Cook Corn on the Cob: Pour 1 cup of cold running tap water in Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pressure cooker, then place 4 ears of corn on the cob on the trivet. Close the lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
- 2
Preheat Oven: While the corn on the cobs are cooking in Instant Pot, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- 3
Mix the Yummy Secret Sauce: Mix 3 tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shacha sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp sesame oil in a small mixing bowl. Taste the sauce to make sure it is well balanced.
- 4
Apply Yummy Secret Sauce and Finish in the Oven: Brush the yummy sauce all over the corn on the cob on all sides with a basting brush. Place them on a rack with the baking tray in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve: Serve immediately.