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Pesto and Coriander-Brushed Mielies

Gameday snack, braai side or midweek comfort food; this dish does it all.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Braai
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Coriander leaves
  • 1 Whole Lime, juiced (save wedges for serving)
  • 1 Whole Garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tsp Maldon salt
  • 1 tsp Ground pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Extra-Virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 Cup Canola oil
  • 8 Whole Mielies (in husk)

Equipment

  • 1 Braai Grill
  • 1 Blender

Method
 

  1. Wait for the braai to drop to a medium-high heat. In a blender, pulse all the ingredients except mielies until blended.
  2. Peel back the husks and remove the silk from the cobs; then replace husks. Dip each mielie in water.
  3. Braai until the kernels are cooked, 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Peel back the husk; braai until lightly charred, basting the mielies with pesto as you go. Brush the mielies with more pesto and season with salt and lime as you like.