Barbecued corn on the cob with tahini

ingredients

• Barbecued corn on the cob with tahini

  • 4 corn cobs (1.6kg)
  • 45 gram (1½ ounces) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

method

• Barbecued corn on the cob with tahini

  • 1

    Remove silk from corn cobs, leaving husks intact. Soak corn cobs in water for 15 minutes.

  • 2

    Meanwhile, combine butter, tahini, cayenne pepper and coriander in small bowl.

  • 3

    Peel back corn husks carefully; brush butter mixture all over corn then carefully fold husks back over corn. Tie tops with string or secure with small piece of foil.

  • 4

    Cook corn on heated barbecue (or grill or grill pan) about 15 minutes, turning regularly to cook evenly. Peel husks from corn, cut cobs in half

notes

Tahini is a rich sesame-seed paste available from Middle Eastern grocery stores and health-food shops.