Adding sweet corn to your rice can change your cooking

Sweet corn is a storehouse of essential vitamins and minerals.

The vegetable is not common in Kenya but can be found in various groceries store and supermarket outlets.

Sweet corn can be a nutritious addition to your diet when taken in moderation.

It can be used to make salads, soups or stews making you fuller for longer since it is a starchy vegetable and has lots of carbohydrates.

People with diabetes should eat it in moderation since it can cause blood sugar levels to rise.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup of Sweet Corn, cooked
• 2 Cups of Basmati Rice, pre-boiled.
• ¼ Tbsp. black pepper
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

Step 1

Using a sufuria, heat the vegetable oil and then add the cooked corn. Season with black pepper and salt.

Step 2

Add in the cooked rice. Ensure to remove any clumps before adding the rice. Mix well on medium-high heat until everything is well combined.

Serve warm with beef, chicken, or vegetables.

Corn can also be added to pilau.