# How to Boil Corn

It takes about 15 minutes to prepare.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

## Essential Ingredients and Tools

- Fresh corn
- A pot large enough to hold the corn
- Water
- Salt
- Sugar (optional)

## Measurements

- One ear of corn with husk
- Water covering the corn by about half an inch
- When boiling, add light salted water: approximately 2 grams of salt per 50ml of water
- Add sugar to taste (optional)

## Instructions

- Peel the outer husk from the fresh corn, leaving some inner husk on the cob before placing it in the pot
- Add water to cover the corn by about half an inch, along with salt and sugar
- Once the water boils, reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes. It’s fine to cook the corn a bit longer.
- Drain the water after cooking, let it cool, and then serve.

## Additional Notes

If you follow this guide and encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement, please submit an Issue or Pull Request.