Elote (Traditional Mexican Street Corn)
Traditional dish · Mexican
Classic Mexican street corn, grilled or boiled and slathered with a creamy, tangy, and spicy mixture of mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cotija cheese. A quintessential Mexican street food experience.
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Ingredients
- Corn on the cob4 ears
- Mayonnaise1/2 cup
- Lime1
- Cotija cheese1/2 cup, crumbled
- Chili powder2 tablespoons
- Cilantro1/4 cup, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Grill or boil the corn on the cob until tender. If grilling, char the kernels slightly.
- 2
While the corn is cooking, prepare the sauce: in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, the juice of half a lime, and half of the chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Once the corn is cooked, carefully spread a generous layer of the mayonnaise mixture over each ear.
- 4
Roll the coated corn in crumbled cotija cheese, ensuring it's well-covered.
- 5
Sprinkle the remaining chili powder and chopped cilantro over the top.
- 6
Serve immediately with the remaining lime wedges.
