1. If the corn is to be served off the cob, remove it by holding the cob upright on a board and cutting off the kernels with a sharp knife, working downwards.
2. Cook loose corn kernels in just boiling water for 5-10min. Drain and serve.
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3. If using whole cobs, cook in boiling water until tender.
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