Grilled Corn Pebbles, Lime Mayo and Scallions

Recipe courtesy of Wylie Dufresne of wd~50.
By: Chef Wylie Dufresne

Related To:

 Ingredients
30 grams freeze-dried corn, finely ground
15 grams powdered buttermilk
13.5 grams smoked grapeseed oil
Salt to taste
Mix the corn, buttermilk and salt together in a bowl and drizzle oil in. Mix well until it resembles wet sand. Form into small spheres and reserve. When complete, place in a saute pan over medium heat and swirl pan continuously until spheres begin to form smooth "pebbles." Pour onto a tray and reserve.

Lime Mayo Ingredients
3 egg yolks
300 ml grapeseed oil
Salt/cayenne to taste
3 limes, zested and juiced
Make a mayo with oil and yolks, then season with salt, cayenne and lime juice to taste and fold in the lime zest. Place into piping bag and reserve in a refrigerator.

To Serve
1 green scallion, sliced on bias and placed in iced water.  Dot four plates with lime mayo and place the pebbles between the dots. Top with scallions and serve.

by Wylie Dufresne

Next Up

Foie gras, Fennel, Malt, Sherry and Vinegar Jam

Recipe courtesy of Wylie Dufresne of the wd-50 restaurant in New York City.

Los Angeles Tips

Tony Bourdain has 48 hours in Los Angeles -- what he calls an exotic wonderland. Get his tips on not-to-miss eats, including In-N-Out Burger, along with a special breakfast recipe prepared by Tony.

Cassoulet

Anthony Bourdain and Michael Ruhlman prepare a Cassoulet for Ruhlman's family.

No Reservations' Greatest Hits

Tell Us! What is your all-time favorite No Reservations episode?

Vote for the Greatest Hit

Vote for the greatest No Reservations episode.

Anthony Bourdain’s Top 5 Holiday Travel Tips

Anthony Bourdain gives his Top 5 Holiday Travel Tips.

Q & A With Jack Maxwell

Travel Channel managing producer Rani Robinson had the pleasure of sitting down with Jack Maxwell to ask about his journeys on Booze Traveler and, of course, the beloved Volunteer State.

Montreal Tips

Tony Bourdain spends less than 24 hours in Montreal and according to him,"This is where the cool kids hang." Check out Tony's best tips for Montreal.

Who Knows NYC Best?

Man v. Food’s Casey Webb matches wits (and appetites) with Food Network’s Vivian Chan to find out who has the real 411 on their home city in Man v. NYC. Ready to judge their throwdown?

9 NYC Restaurants You Have to Try

A Travel Channel editor picks her high-end to affordable favorites in New York City right now.

What's New from TRVL

Stream discovery+

Your favorite shows, personalities and exclusive originals. All in one place.

Subscribe Now

Follow Us Everywhere

Join the party! Don't miss Travel Channel in your favorite social media feeds.