Preparing corn was a communal thing when I was growing up in Content and this dish reminds me of those times. Serve the corn with lashings of Lime, Chilli and Coriander Butter.
If your sweetcorn is without leaves and you are in a hurry, bring a big pot of water to the boil. Add the corn and boil until just tender (about 10 minutes). Brush with oil, season and set the corn on the bars of a barbecue. Let it get a lovely charred appearance, turning it round every so often, then serve.
If you want to go the purist route, buy your sweetcorn w