6 ingredients + 5 mins prep to make this Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn (Chinese: 台式烤玉米)! A great way to enjoy your juicy summer pressure cooker corn on the cob coated with secret sweet-savory yummy sauce with a mild spicy kick.
If you get a chance to visit Taiwan, you’ll have to visit their night markets!!
You’ll love the full sensory experience – the energy, colors, bright signs, shops, crowd, and the luring smells of cheap street food.
So much to see, so much to buy, and so very much to EAT (that’s the time I wish I had 3 stomachs LOL~)!!
You seriously wouldn’t know where to start! hehe~
On our last trip to Taiwan, we visited one of the most delicious and popular night markets – Taichung Fengjia Night Market (Chinese: 台中逢甲夜市).
Boy, we were so glad we went! We had some of the most delicious Taiwanese street food in this night market!
One of the most memorable street food we had was a freshly grilled Taiwanese corn on the cob. As simple as it sounds, it was delicious!
Since returning from the trip, we couldn’t wait to recreate a simplified homemade version of this tasty Taiwanese night market corn on the cob in Instant Pot!
Time to make some Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn!!
Step-by-Step Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn Cooking Guide
Prepare Ingredients for Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn.
What is Shacha Sauce (Chinese: 沙茶醬)?
Shacha sauce is one of our favorite sauces and a MUST HAVE for Hot Pot!
It originated from Malaysian & Indonesian’s Satay sauce. But after years of modifications, the two sauces currently in the market are very different and distinct from one another.
Shacha sauce is more savory, full of fragrance, taste, and texture of dried shrimps. Satay sauce is a thick peanut sauce that is more sweet & spicy.
There are variations on the ingredients of Shacha sauce depending on the brand.
The Taiwanese brand we enjoy the most is 《牛頭牌》原味沙茶醬 (Bull Head BBQ Sauce).
It’s made of soybean oil, dried fish, garlic, dried green onions, coconut powder, sesame, Taiwan mauxia shrimp, chili powder, ginger, salt, five spices, and pepper.
*Tip: You should be able to find Shacha Sauce at your local Asian groceries or at the Asian aisle of the supermarkets.
Pressure Cook Corn on the Cob
Pour 1 cup of cold running tap water in Instant Pot.
Place a trivet in the pressure cooker, then place 4 ears of corn on the cob on the trivet.
Close the lid. Turn the Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Then pressure cook:
- Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure for 1-2 minutes + Quick Release
Open the lid carefully.
Preheat Oven
While the corn on the cobs are cooking in Instant Pot, preheat the oven to 450°F.
Mix Yummy Secret Sauce
Mix 3 tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shacha sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp sesame oil in a small mixing bowl.
Taste the sauce to make sure it is well balanced.
Apply Yummy Secret Sauce and Finish in Oven
Brush the yummy sauce all over the corn on the cob on all sides with a basting brush. Place them on a rack with the baking tray in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes.
*Grilling Tip: If you have access to a grill, these Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn are perfect for grilling. Grill them until the sauce caramelizes to your desired state.
Serve Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn
Serve immediately. Have a taste of Taiwanese Night Markets with these yummy Shacha Corn on the Cobs!
Enjoy~
Tools for Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn
Instant Pot Taiwanese Street Corn
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn on the cob
Yummy Secret Sauce
- 3 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Shacha sauce (Chinese: 沙茶醬)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Equipment
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Instructions
- Pressure Cook Corn on the Cob: Pour 1 cup of cold running tap water in Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pressure cooker, then place 4 ears of corn on the cob on the trivet. Close the lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 1-2 minutes. Turn off the heat and Quick Release. Open the lid carefully.
- Preheat Oven: While the corn on the cobs are cooking in Instant Pot, preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Mix the Yummy Secret Sauce: Mix 3 tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 tbsp Shacha sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp sesame oil in a small mixing bowl. Taste the sauce to make sure it is well balanced.
- Apply Yummy Secret Sauce and Finish in the Oven: Brush the yummy sauce all over the corn on the cob on all sides with a basting brush. Place them on a rack with the baking tray in the oven for 5 – 10 minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
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