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Elote Loco
Elote loco ("crazy corn") is a whole cob of sweet corn boiled or grilled, topped with mayonnaise, mustard, salsa negra, ketchup and cheese, present at most festivities in El Salvador.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course:
Side Dish , Snacks
Cuisine:
Salvadoran
Ingredients
- 4 ears sweet corn (yellow or white)
- hard cheese (queso duro blando), grated
- mayonnaise
- Salsa negra (or salsa inglesa, Worcestershire sauce)
- ketchup
- mustard
Equipment
- 4 wooden sticks
Instructions
- Peel the corn on the cob and remove the silks.
- Fill a large pot with plenty of water and bring it to a boil.
- When the water begins to boil, add the corn on the cob.
- Cook, covered, for about 15 minutes over medium heat.
- Drain the corn on the cob.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a hole in the bottom of the corn.
- Insert a wood stick that will serve as a base to hold the ear of corn.
- Using a spatula, brush or large knife, spread mayonnaise over the entire surface of the ear.
- Cover with grated cheese.
- Add mustard, salsa negra and ketchup to taste.
- Enjoy hot.
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