Mexican Street Corn
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Mexican Street Corn
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Learn the secrets to authentic Mexican Street Corn (also known as elote), a simple, delicious snack made with just 5 key ingredients: Corn, lime, mayonnaise, Parm, and Tajin. This is exactly how the street vendors make it, and now you can too.
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Ingredients
- 4 ears corn shucked
- 2 limes halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (see note 1)
- Tajin seasoning or chili powder, to taste (see note 2)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to boil. Add corn and boil until bright yellow and tender, about 4 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly, then skewer with sticks if desired.
- Rub an ear of corn with half a lime, then coat with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (a spatula works well).
- Coat with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and season with Tajin or chile powder to taste (I like about 1 teaspoon Tajin). Repeat with remaining ears of corn.
Notes
- Parmesan: Look for the grated Parm in the green shaker can. This might sound inauthentic, but it is closest to what street vendors actually use in the non-touristy parts of Mexico. Or, substitute Cotjia cheese or feta cheese.
- Tajin seasoning: Tajin is a mild chili powder with a bright lime flavor that tastes great on Elote. Or, try regular chili powder, ancho chile powder, or even cayenne pepper (if you love the heat).
- Yield: This recipe makes 4 tasty ears of corn. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 ear
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
308mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
496IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ear | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 496IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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