You can find it in many different forms in South Africa, including roasted corn on the cob in season.

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Tapioca stands are common, as are those selling corn on the cob, coated in melted butter and sprinkled with salt.

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Then, try the ahi tuna with a papaya vinaigrette or the agave-glazed baby back ribs served with corn on the cob.

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One typical dish is cazuela, a light-broth soup with chicken, Chilean pumpkin, a bit of corn on the cob, potato, carrots and onions.

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The Louisville, Kentucky-area residents taste several versions of extra-crispy Buffalo chicken breasts, corn on the cob and apple pie, stuff KFC may add to the menu in its 33, 000 restaurants worldwide.

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Barbecue chicken on a stick, sausage, grilled squid and octopus, corn on the cob and tteokbokki (rice cakes in spicy sauce) are available for only a few thousand won (a few dollars).

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We'd flank the dish with sides of corn on the cob, a garlic-studded green such as escarole, a balsamic-slicked watercress salad and even some barbecued meat for the non-crab lovers of the family.

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Corn on the cob is a hands-up favorite.

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