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Elote (Traditional Mexican Street Corn)
20 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Nutrition facts
350 kcalCalories
10 gProtein
30 gCarbs
25 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

AppetizerMexicanSide Dish

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.

Ingredients

Servings4
  • 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. 1

    Grill or boil the corn on the cob until tender. If grilling, char the kernels slightly.

  2. 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. 3

    Once the corn is cooked, carefully spread a generous layer of the mayonnaise mixture over each ear.

  4. 4

    Roll the coated corn in crumbled cotija cheese, ensuring it's well-covered.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle the remaining chili powder and chopped cilantro over the top.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with the remaining lime wedges.

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