Vanilla "Creamed" Corn

Serves 12

• 24 ears sweet corn, husks and silks removed
• 1 cup milk
• 1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthways or 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Salt & pepper to taste

1. Using a sharp knife, remove kernels from each cob.
2. Place only half the kernels in a food processor and puree.
3. Transfer pulp to a fine mesh strainer lined with cheesecloth and squeeze out juice.
4. Combine corn juice, remaining kernels, milk and vanilla bean in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
6. Continue to simmer until kernels are cooked through, another 3 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper and discard vanilla bean. Alternatively, you can use the vanilla bean as garnish for your dish.

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