When boiling corn, some people prefer to pot under cold water and others prefer to pot under hot water. In fact, both cold and hot water pots have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the specific choice depends on personal taste and the variety of corn.
If you use a pot under cold water, the corn needs to be boiled a little longer because the cold water is heated slowly. This results in a more uniform heating of the corn and a better taste. At the same time, the cold water pot can also allow the nutrients in the corn to be better retained. However, the disadvantage of a cold underwater pot is that it takes a long time to cook and requires patience.
If you use hot water, the corn will take less time to cook because the hot water will heat the corn faster. However, the disadvantage of boiling in hot water is that the nutrients of the corn may be lost, and the taste of the cooked corn may not be as good as that of the cold water pot.
Generally speaking, if you use a pot under cold water to cook corn, you need to put the corn in the pot, then add water to cover the corn, turn on high heat and boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. If you use hot water to cook corn, you also need to put the corn in the pot, then add water to cover the corn, turn on high heat and boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
It should be noted that different varieties of corn are cooked for different times. Generally, sweet corn takes a shorter time to cook, while waxy corn takes a bit longer. In addition, during the process of boiling corn, you can add some salt and baking soda to the water, which can increase the taste and nutritional value of the corn.
In conclusion, the time to cook corn needs to be chosen according to individual taste, corn variety, and cooking method. If you want a better taste and nutritional value, it is recommended to use a pot under cold water and cook for an appropriate period of time.