I’ve always loved the act of grilling more than the taste. As far as food goes, few things personify summer feasting better than a grill. The imagery that comes to my mind is the probably the product of decades of subliminal American advertising; everyone is laughing, sporting a pair of shades with an ice cold drink in one hand and a burger in the other. Ah, summer. However, despite the fact that I often dismiss grilling as “lazy cooking,” I must admit that some things just taste better cooked over an open flame. In this case, as versatile as corn is, nothing beats a classic grilled ear of corn. To add some Vietnamese flair, I garnished it with fried garlic, Thai peppers, fresh lime and the main ingredient mỡ hà nh, a popular Vietnamese relish made by lightly frying scallions in oil, hence the literal translation “scallion fat.” Give your guests a taste of Vietnamese street food at your next barbecue.
