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Simple succotash

Simple succotash

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by William Brinson

Simple succotash

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by William Brinson

Simple succotash

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by Sagegreen

Simple succotash

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by Sagegreen

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Corn Recipe
    This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Corn off the Cob
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    Sagegreen's Notes: One of my favorite classic recipes with corn from my childhood is succotash with baby lima beans. My grandmother made succotash with sour cream instead of heavy cream. Here I have suggested...

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Serves 2-4

  1. Bring the water with a pinch of salt to a boil . Add the fresh edamame or lima beans and cook for 4 minutes. Add the raw corn kernels and cook for 2 minutes more or until all vegetables are tender and not mushy. Drain most all of the water, saving about two tablespoons with the vegetables.

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  2. While the vegetables are still hot, add the butter and crème fraîche for the traditional style (or consider using sour cream or fage for a much tangier version, or a mix with some crème fraîche). Stir over low heat and gently warm. Adjust seasoning with your favorite artisan salt and pepper.

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  3. Add fresh dill or mint and serve warm.

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8 Comments on Simple succotash

Dsc00859_2 Reply

Yum. How can you go wrong with fresh summer corn, butter, and my personal favorite, cream (be it sweet or sour).

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, creamtea.

Fb Reply

I agree, go with the lima beans! Love your creamy creation here.

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, BKR.

Oldies_joemare_bd Reply

I love succotash, and maybe in the minority but go old school and use lima beans your recipe is classic!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks, sdebrango. Me, too!

Copy_of_me Reply

Thanks for sharing, I love it all!

Ab_sum Reply

Thanks! Aren't all the corn recipes this week wonderful?

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