Elote, aka Mexican Street Corn, is charred and juicy corn on the cob smothered in mayo, chile, lime, and cilantro sauce.
Servings : 4
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
4earscorn on the cob
½cupmayonnaise
¼cupplain yogurt, sour cream, or Mexican crema
1cupfinely grated cotija cheese ,divided
2clovesgarlic,finely minced
zest of 1 whole lime
2tablespoonslime juice
2teaspoonsancho chile powder, plus more for serving
½teaspoonsalt
1cupcilantro leaves,chopped
lime wedges,for serving
Instructions
Husk the ears of corn and remove silk. Snap off the ends, or shanks.
Heat a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium high heat until hot. You need a hot pan so that when you add in the corn, it starts to char immediately.
Add ears of corn to the hot skillet and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until charred all around. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
In the meantime, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, ½ cup grated cotija, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and salt in a mixing bowl; whisk until thoroughly combined.
Set aside 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro for serving; add the rest to the mayonnaise mixture and whisk to combine.
Remove ears of corn from the skillet.
Using a pair of tongs, pick up the corn, one by one, and roll in the mayonnaise mixture.
Transfer to a serving platter.
Garnish with more cotija, a sprinkle of ancho chile powder, and reserved cilantro.
Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Fresh Corn: Always choose the freshest corn for the best flavor and texture. It should have bright green husks, and the kernels should be plump and juicy.
Char it Well: Charring the corn properly is key to getting that delicious smoky flavor.
Spice it Up: Feel free to adjust the amount of chili powder to suit your heat preference. Some like it spicy, some not so much.
Grill Option: If you have a grill, use it! Grilling corn gives a wonderful flavor that's hard to replicate in the oven or on the stove.
Serve Immediately: Elote is best served right away while it's still warm and the coating is creamy and delicious.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.