Get ready for a flavor fiesta that’ll transport you straight to the heart of Mexico!
Ingredients
- 4 ears of fresh corn, husked
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for extra kick)
Let’s Get Cooking!
- Fire up the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you don’t have a grill, don’t worry! A grill pan on the stove works just as well.
- Grill the corn: Place the husked corn directly on the grill. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the kernels are tender and have those beautiful char marks we’re after. The smell alone will have your mouth watering!
- Prepare the creamy coating: While the corn is grilling, mix the mayonnaise and Mexican crema in a bowl. This luscious mixture is the “glue” that’ll make all our toppings stick.
- Assemble your toppings: In separate bowls, have ready your crumbled queso fresco, chili powder, lime wedges, and chopped cilantro. It’s time to get creative!
- Dress it up: Once the corn is grilled to perfection, brush each ear generously with the mayo-crema mixture. Don’t be shy – more is more here!
- Sprinkle and roll: Now for the fun part! Roll each corn in crumbled queso fresco, then dust with chili powder. For that medium heat level, go easy on the chili powder or mix it with a bit of regular paprika.
- Final touches: Squeeze fresh lime juice over each ear and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. A final pinch of salt brings all the flavors together.
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve your elote immediately while it’s still warm. Pro tip: Insert wooden skewers into the base of each corn for easy handling – street food style!
As you bite into your creation, close your eyes and let the flavors transport you. The sweet pop of the corn kernels, the tangy creaminess of the sauce, the salty queso fresco, and that hint of spice… it’s a symphony in your mouth!
A Taste of Culture
In Mexico, elote isn’t just food – it’s a cultural icon. Street vendors, known as eloteros, have been selling this treat for generations. It’s a testament to the Mexican culinary tradition of transforming simple ingredients into something extraordinary.
So, as you enjoy your homemade elote, remember you’re not just eating corn – you’re taking part in a rich culinary heritage!
Ready to bring the streets of Mexico to your dinner table? Give this elote recipe a try and share your creations! Tag us on social media with #ELOTElicious or leave a comment below. We’d love to see how you put your own spin on this classic Mexican street food!
¡Buen provecho! (Enjoy your meal!)
