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Grilled Mexican Corn with Chipotle Adobo Sauce (Mexicano Restaurant Copycat)

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 - 6
Calories: 138 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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

Instructions

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  1. Place the Chipotle Adobo Mayo ingredients in a small food processor and blend until smooth. (Note 3)
  2. BBQ: Heat the grill side on high. Grill corn for around 8 minutes, or until charred all over and cooked through.
  3. 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.
  4. Allow the corn to cool slightly.
  5. Place the parmesan in a shallow dish.
  6. Use a pastry brush to generously slather each corn with the Chipotle Adobo Mayo.
  7. Roll the corn in the parmesan.
  8. 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

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

% 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.