The Best Freeze-Dried Corn Recipes from Around the World

You might just associate freeze-dried corn with a handy snack, but this multifaceted foodstuff that can be rehydrated almost instantly can add a twist to dishes from around the world. Here is a round-up of some of the very best international recipes for international-inspired food using the most nutritious freeze-dried corn. The flavours are as varied as they are vibrant.

North American Twist: Corn Chowder

Updated Classic: This rehydrated corn chowder recipe uses freeze-dried corn to bring the sweetness and texture of fresh corn into a pantry staple that can be added to the bowl and rehydrates straight in this creamy, savoury broth for a comforting and delicious meal that can be enjoyed anytime of year.

Mexican Delight: Corn Salsa

Fiesta Ready: Corn salsa gets a makeover in under five minutes using freeze-dried corn. Toss it with tomatoes, onions, cilantro and lime juice for a salsa that retains the bright flavours of the fresh ingredients and the crunch of the corn, perfect for dishing up with tacos or chips on the side.

Italian Inspiration: Polenta Cakes

Corn Crunch: Use freeze-dried corn ground into a rough meal, which can be mixed with water into an instant polenta. The cakes can be fried crispy on the outside but soft in the middle, and served with pretty much anything from a mushroom ragout to a classic marinara.

Indian Fusion: Corn Chaat

Street Food Staple: Corn chaat is a spicy, tangy Indian street snack to which the crunch of freeze-dried corn lends a welcome freshness While freeze-dried corn successfully holds up in other recipes, it’s in chaat where it shines. Freeze-dried corn has a neutral taste and absorbs flavours well, so it scales up or down quickly. Whether on its own as a refreshing, crunchy bite or as part of a set, it delivers a resoundingly satisfying eating experience, accompanied by the dark and bold flavours of tamarind, chili, and cilantro.

Thai Creation: Corn and Coconut Soup

Sweet and Creamy: An aromatic and spicy Thai-inspired soup, made using freeze-dried corn, coconut milk and a mix of spices like lemongrass and coriander. The flavours are impressive! The sweetness of the corn balances wonderfully with the creamy consistency of the soup and warm spiciness of the Thai spices. A little snack that automatically brings you a smile.All these recipes show how the freeze-dried corn became a taste of the world as invincible as the humble cobs from which it’s transformed – ready to pour on your ‘cheese wontons’, animate your ‘Chinese wedding soup’ or spruce up your ‘Spanish chorizo hash’.