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.
PREPARATION/COOKING. â¢ To remove the corn kernels, place the ear of. corn in a shallow bowl with the stem end inside. the bowl. Hold corn firmly and with a sharp. knife, cut kernels from the cob. â¢ To boil: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add corn, cover, and cook 5 to 7 minutes. â¢ To microwave: Place 2 to 3 ears of corn in a. microwave-safe dish with 2 tablespoons of. water and cover with a lid.