About Inaba Farms
We source our corn from Inaba Farms located in Wapato, Washington. Centered at the base of the Cascade mountain range in Yakima Valley, the area is one of the most yielding regions in the world. The desert-like conditions and irrigation provided by the Yakima River Watershed creates the perfect environment to grow corn. The farm is a third generation family operation with the fourth generation in progress. They continue to grow premium quality certified organic and conventional crops on 1,200 acres in the abundant volcanic soil.
We partner with Inaba Farms because they choose to be environmentally friendly and socially responsible in their farming practices by upholding sustainable agriculture practices.
Since we source locally, what appears on your plate is the best and the most fresh. Less travel time means less treatment and therefore, it gets to the plate faster. We will continue to support good growers such as Inaba Farms who keep the community in mind first.
Why Amaize Corn?
Amaize Corn is a naturally bred non-genetically modified breed of sweet white corn. With over 200+ varieties of corn being grown, Amaize corn from Inaba Farms is one of the best corn selections available.
Grilled Corn with Garlic Thyme Butter and Corn Nuts Recipe
Corn makes an excellent side to dish to most any meal. To give your corn an extra boost in flavor, try making it our style: with garlic thyme butter and corn nuts. See the recipe below:
Grilled Washington Corn
4-6 servings
Ingredients
Washington Corn – husked and par cooked (4 ears)
Garlic Thyme butter (1/2 cup)
Corn Nuts – ground up to a coarse meal (1/4 cup)
Instructions
- Completely husk corn. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil (approximately ¼ cup of salt per quart of water). Boil the corn until just soft and cooked. Remove and let cool.This can be done well ahead of time (up to two days in advance).
- Bring the garlic thyme butter out to room temperature or soften until it is easily spreadable. Cut the corn cobs into thirds. Place cut corn into a large mixing bowl along with the softened butter and toss well until completely coated.
- Build a fire to a medium high heat level. Place corn on grill and let cook rotating frequently until there is some blistering on the cobs and the corn is soft and heated through. Have some additional softened butter nearby the grill with a grill brush. Baste the corn a few times while grilling. Remove corn from the grill and place back in the bowl along with an additional few Tbsp. of butter and the corn nuts. Toss well until the corn nuts and butter stick to and coat the corn.
Garlic Thyme Butter
(Makes about 1 cup)
Ingredients
Butter, salted – softened to room temp. 8 oz. (2 sticks)
Kosher Salt 11/2 tsp
Garlic, minced 2 Tbsp.
Shallot, minced 1 Tbsp.
Thyme, Fresh minced 1 Tbsp.
Instructions
- Place softened butter in a mixer with the paddle attachment (a food processor or hand mixer can be used as well). Beat the butter until it begins to lighten in color and becomes fluffy and soft. Add in remaining ingredients and beat until all ingredients are well incorporated.
We hope you enjoy eating this side dish! Drop in and see how your dish compares to ours!