The question of how long you can go without food depends on a lot of factors. Will and determination definitely play a part. Political prisoners on hunger strikes and fasting religious leaders have been known to go for weeks at a time without any food. Gandhi fasted for 21 days while in his 70s.
Either way, fill the pan with enough water to cover the corn and bring it to a boil. Shuck off the outer husk and silk from the corn. Dissolve a tablespoon of salt in the water and add the corn. If your corn is very fresh, cook it for three to five minutes. For corn thatâs a few days old, go for six to eight minutes. â Read More: How to Cook Corn on the Cob.
Fresh corn on the cob actually does not require boiling. Most people do boil it but you boil it as long as you want. Five minutes is enough. An extra Tip: adding a half cupâ¦ of sugar enhances the flavor of the corn as well.