Some dishes never really leave.

Every summer, Ben's Street Corn finds its way back onto the menu. Not because it needs reinventing, but because it is one of those plates people keep coming back for. Inspired by Mexican street food and gradually shaped in our kitchens, it has become a familiar part of summer around here.

An old favourite, back for summer

The idea is simple. Sweetcorn, cooked until lightly charred. Smoked paprika for warmth. Green goddess dressing for something cool and creamy. Sweet spicy chilli jam for contrast.

Then come the finishing touches. Crumbled feta. Plenty of coriander. Tajín. Almond and cacao nib dukkah. A slice of avocado.

Sweet, smoky, creamy and spicy, all in the same bite. It is the kind of side that quietly becomes the centre of the table.

Ben's version to make at home

Our Street Corn has a few details we keep for the restaurant, but the flavours are easy to recreate in your own kitchen. This version keeps the spirit of the dish without overcomplicating it.

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 4 ears of sweetcorn, or 400g corn kernels
  • 100g cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 100g feta, crumbled
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder or Tajín
  • A handful of fresh coriander
  • Sea salt
  • Lime wedges, to serve

Method

  1. Grill the sweetcorn until golden with a few lightly charred edges.
  2. Blend the soaked cashews with the lime juice, a splash of water and a pinch of chilli powder until smooth.
  3. Toss the warm corn with the cashew dressing.
  4. Finish with the feta, coriander, smoked paprika, Tajín and an extra squeeze of lime.

The best part of summer?

Recipes like this only really make sense when sweetcorn is at its best. You can make it at home, bring it to the table and make it your own. Or you can let us take care of it.

You'll find Street Corn back on our Summer Menu alongside the rest of our healthy food, available for dine in, takeaway or delivery all summer long.

Make it your way

You can make it at home, take your time over it and make it your own.

Or, if you'd rather leave the charring to us, you'll find Street Corn on this season's Summer Menu. Available for dine in, pick up or delivery, all summer long