How long does it take to steam corn?

The time it takes to steam corn will depend on the size and type of corn you are steaming.

Whole ears of fresh corn:

For whole ears of fresh corn, it will typically take about 5-7 minutes of steaming time.

Fresh corn kernels:

If you are steaming fresh corn kernels, it will typically take around 3-4 minutes of steaming time.

Frozen corn kernels:

If you are steaming frozen corn kernels, it will typically take around 5-6 minutes of steaming time.

The general steps to steam corn are as follows:

1. Fill a medium saucepan with about an inch of water and bring it to a boil.

2. Place a steamer basket or colander over the boiling water, making sure that it is not touching the water.

3. Add the corn to the steamer basket or colander and cover the saucepan.

4. Let the corn steam for the specified amount of time.

5. Once the corn is done, remove it from the steamer basket or colander and serve immediately.