1. Smoky corn with spring onion cream cheese and maple syrup
Mielies done on the braai are a no-brainer, but this takes a classic to a whole new level.
Get the recipe for smoky corn with spring onion cream cheese and maple syrup here.
2. Corn chowder
This recipe can be made with fresh corn, but knowing what canned corn is capable of means it’s worthwhile keeping a few tins in the pantry.
Get the recipe for corn chowder here.
3. Fried eggs with labneh and corn “ribs”
Just when you thought corn on the cob couldn’t be reinvented, this way of preparing it adds a bit of interest and texture.
Get the recipe for fried eggs with labneh and corn ‘ribs’ here.
4. Spicy corn fritters with watermelon salad
This salad is a celebration of summer produce (bonus points if you use fresh, blanched corn, but we won’t judge if you don’t), but the fritters are just as good served by themselves.
Get the recipe for spicy corn fritters with watermelon salad here.
5. Smoky corn soup with cheesy egg toast
Not to be confused with chowder, this soup is smooth and silky and perfect for those end-of-summer mielies. You don’t have to make the eggy toast, but we strongly recommend you do.
Get the recipe for smoky corn soup with cheesy egg toast here.
6. Braaied cornbread
You could absolutely cook this in the oven if you wanted to, but the braai is easier than you think. Use fresh or canned corn here.
Get the recipe for braaied cornbread here.
7. Super mielie salad
There are no less than four types of corn in this salad, so if you’re partial to mielies, this is for you.
Get the recipe for super mielie salad here.
8. The ultimate chicken-and-corn pies
While this recipe calls for creamed corn, you could absolutely use fresh corn. Simply boil it, cut off the cob and continue as instructed.
Get the recipe for the ultimate chicken-and-corn pies here.
9. Cheese-and-sweetcorn samoosas
We hate picking favourites, but if we really had to, cheesy-corn samoosas would probably be top of our list.
Get the recipe for cheese-and-sweetcorn samoosas here.
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