Elote - Mexican Street Corn
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
299 kcal
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Cuisine
International
Elote - Mexican Street Corn
Description
This elote recipe begins by roasting whole corn on the grill with the husks intact until they are charred, which infuses a smoky flavor while protecting the kernels. After cooling and husking, the kernels are cut from the cobs. A sauce is made by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha hot sauce, lime juice, chicken stock, and seasonings including salt, pepper, and sugar, striking a balance of creaminess, brightness, and slight heat.
The corn is briefly sautéed in this sauce to warm and coat the kernels evenly. It is then served garnished with crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and chili powder, adding salty, fresh, and spicy notes. This combination gives the dish a rich and textured flavor, typical of traditional Mexican street food.
Elote can be served as a snack, side dish, or party dish, pairing well with smoky grilled meats or as a flavorful vegetarian side.
Ingredients
- 6 corn husk left intact, ears
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¾ cup cotija cheese broken down into small chunks
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- ground chili powder to taste
Instructions
- Over a medium-hot grill roast the corn until the husks are charred, about 10 minutes if done over the stove grill. Turn the husk occasionally to uniformly char the husk while not burning the kernels underneath it. Set the charred husk aside to cool, then shuck them and cut off the corns from the cob.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and sugar. Mix well and set aside
- When ready to eat, in a large skillet add the corn and the mayonnaise mixture and sauté over medium-low heat until warm. Pour into a bowl, and garnish with cilantro, cotija cheese, and chili powder.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 816mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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