Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Adobo Sauce (Mexicano Restaurant Copycat)
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Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Adobo Sauce (Mexicano Restaurant Copycat)
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This is the best corn I have ever had. It is a copycat of corn I had at a modern Mexican restaurant in Narrabeen, Sydney, called Mexicano (which I think is the second best corn! :) ) ! The chargrilled flavour is key for the ultimate corn experience. But don't worry! You can make it on stovetop - I've provided directions for both methods.Real Mexican street corn is sprinkled with Cotjia which isn't available here in Sydney. Parmesan is a ripper substitute - and dare I say it takes it to another level!
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Ingredients
Chipotle Adobo Mayo
- 1 1/2 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce (1 chipotle + sauce totalling 1 1/2 tbsp) (Note 4)
- 1/4 cup whole egg mayonnaise (Note 1)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- black pepper
Corn
- 4 to 6 corn on the cob
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Note 2)
- 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder , chipotle powder or smoky paprika
- Lime wedges , for serving
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Instructions
- Place the Chipotle Adobo Mayo ingredients in a small food processor and blend until smooth. (Note 3)
- BBQ: Heat the grill side on high. Grill corn for around 8 minutes, or until charred all over and cooked through.
- Stovetop: Boil a large pot of water. Add the corn and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and let the corn steam dry in the colander for a few minutes. Heat a skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil over high heat. Add the corn and cook all over until nicely charred.
- Allow the corn to cool slightly.
- Place the parmesan in a shallow dish.
- Use a pastry brush to generously slather each corn with the Chipotle Adobo Mayo.
- Roll the corn in the parmesan.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of ancho chili powder, and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Using whole egg mayonnaise is key to the recipe! Ordinary mayonnaise is more vinegary. Whole egg mayonnaise is available at supermarkets. There are many brands - just look at the label and make sure it says"whole egg". Japanese mayonnaise (called Kewpie that comes in a squeezy bottle) also works well.
- Using freshly grated parmesan cheese is key to ensure loads sticks onto the corn without it being too "parmesany" and salty. The store bought grated parmesan will create a thick and heavy layer of parmesan which overpowers the corn. If you only have perforated parmesan, rather than rolling the corn in the parmesan, sprinkle it on.
- If you don't have a small food processor, either double the recipe so you can make it in a regular size food processor or blender. Alternatively, you can ground the chipotle in adobo into a paste using a mortar and pestle or as a last result, chop the chipotle as finely as you can, then mix through the remaining ingredients. Use 1 tsp extra of sauce if you use this method as you'll leave some on the cutting board / mortar and pestle.
- Chipotles in Adobo Sauce is dried chipotles in a dark red flavoured sauce. It comes in a can and can be purchased at Harris Farm Markets (Australia) for around $3. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to a month.
- The amount used creates a medium level spicy sauce. It won't blow your head off! Feel free to reduce if you are concerned.
- This recipe is adapted from this Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe from NYT Cooking.
- This definitely does not taste like it only has 138 calories a serving!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
94g
Calories
138cal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18.1g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
6.9g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2.5g
(13%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
294mg
(12%)
Potassium
175mg
(5%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
3.2g
(6%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 94g | |
| Calories | 138cal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.1g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6.9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 294mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 175mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 3.2g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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