I like Elotes, or Mexican road corn. It’s candy, it’s salty and it may possibly have somewhat spice and warmth to it as nicely! Elote is commonly served corn on the cob-style. However you could possibly additionally lower the corn off the cob (or used canned corn) to make Elote en vaso, or corn in a cup. Nevertheless you serve it, this straightforward recipe is scrumptious.
Elotes makes an amazing aspect dish for all kinds of meals. I find it irresistible alongside baked hen, BBQ hen or steak. Home made Elotes takes just a few substances and will be made in about quarter-hour!
Associated: Love corn? Subsequent up, strive our corn casserole, corn risotto, or corn dip.
Components
- Corn
- Mayo
- Bitter cream
- Cotija cheese
- Chili powder
- Lime
- Cilantro
Tips on how to make Elote
In a big pot, deliver sufficient water to submerge the corn to a boil. Salt the water. Because the water heats, shuck the corn, eradicating the husk (leaves) and silk threads. Boil the corn for 10 minutes. Then drain and pat dry.
In a small bowl, stir collectively the mayo and bitter cream. On a big plate, mix the cotija and chili powder. Coat the corn with the mayo combination, then roll within the cheese combination. Alternatively, you could possibly sprinkle the cheese combination over the corn when you’ve added the mayo combination.
After plating, sprinkle cilantro excessive and serve with recent lime wedges. I additionally generally add somewhat sizzling sauce too, however that is optionally available.
Ideas & Notes
- Much like Parmesan, generally Cotija is bought by the block/sphere and generally it’s bought powdery. I like to purchase it in its powdery kind for this Elote recipe, however should you can solely discover it complete merely finely grate earlier than utilizing.
- So as to add much more flavors, you possibly can swap the chili powder for taco seasoning.
- In case you are utilizing canned corn as a substitute of recent on-the-cob corn, merely drain from the can and warmth on the range prime. As soon as sizzling, take away from the warmth and stir within the different substances. I reserve half the cheese and cilantro to sprinkle excessive for a reasonably presentation.
- Elote leftovers will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for at the least 3 days.
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Tender corn on the cob glazed in mayo and bitter cream with a spicy cheese coating.
Directions
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In a big pot, deliver sufficient water to submerge the corn to a boil. Salt the water.
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Because the water heats, shuck the corn, eradicating the husk (leaves) and silk threads.
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Boil the corn for 10 minutes. Then drain and pat dry.
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In a small bowl, stir collectively the mayo and bitter cream.
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On a big plate, mix the cotija and chili powder.
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Coat the corn with the mayo combination, then roll within the cheese combination. Alternatively, you could possibly sprinkle the cheese combination over the corn when you’ve added the mayo combination.
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After plating, sprinkle cilantro excessive and serve with recent lime wedges.
Notes
- Much like Parmesan, generally Cotija is bought by the block/sphere and generally it’s bought powdery. I like to purchase it in its powdery kind for this Elote recipe, however should you can solely discover it complete merely finely grate earlier than utilizing.
- So as to add much more flavors, you possibly can swap the chili powder for taco seasoning.
- In case you are utilizing canned corn as a substitute of recent on-the-cob corn, merely drain from the can and warmth on the range prime. As soon as sizzling, take away from the warmth and stir within the different substances. I reserve half the cheese and cilantro to sprinkle excessive for a reasonably presentation.
- Elote leftovers will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for at the least 3 days.
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Straightforward Elotes
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* % Every day Values are primarily based on a 2000 calorie food plan.
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