Ingredients

• 6 ears corn, husks and silk removed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 green onions, white parts only, thinly sliced
• vegetable oil, for brushing

Instructions

1. Prepare charcoal grill or preheat an ungreased cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

2. Very lightly brush the corn with oil and set on the grill rack or in the skillet.

3. Cook, turning every 2-3 minutes, until the kernels are tender and nicely charred, 12-15 minutes total; keep warm.

4. Meanwhile, in a bowl stir together the fish sauce, water, sugar and salt until it is dissolved.

5. Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a saucepan over medium heat until very hot but not smoking.

6. Carefully pour liquid mixture in (it may sputter a bit so watch out); add the green onions and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 30 seconds; remove from heat and cool.

7. Brush cooked corn with the sauce and serve.