Holidays And Season
Elote Recipe
Description :
Mexican street corn, or Elotes Mexicanos, is a traditional Mexican food that's quick to make and crave-worthy! This elote recipe is a must try for the summer.
Ingredient :
- 4 corn on the cob shucked
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove of garlic crushed
- Zest of one lime
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika can be mild or smoky
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro not packed
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- Lime wedges to serve
Direction :
- In a bowl, mix together the Mexican crema dressing ingredients. Combine ⅓ cup sour cream, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 peeled and crushed garlic clove (or 1 tsp. garlic paste), lime zest from 1 lime, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, and ⅛ cup chopped cilantro (about half of your ¼ cup).
- Grill 4 sweet corn without the husks on a grill, over high heat. Turn regularly for about 10 minutes until they begin to char.
- Take the corn off the grill and brush with the crema dressing all over.
- Finally, sprinkle ½ cup cotija cheese, lime juice from 1 lime, and your remaining cilantro over the top, and serve!
