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Grilled Mexican street corn with cotija and chile

Elote Callejero

Mexican Street Corn

Grilled corn slathered in crema, blanketed in cotija, dusted with chile and lime. Fifteen minutes, pure joy.

15 min
Serves 4
VegetarianStreet Food15 min
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✦ Antes de Empezar

Before you cook

Can I use frozen corn?

Yes — this becomes esquites, served in a cup with a spoon.

Ingredientes· 5
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Main Base

  • 4 earsFresh Sweet Corn on the Cobhusked

Coating & Seasoning

  • 1/2 cupMayonnaisefor slathering
  • 1 cupCotija Cheese or Queso Frescofinely crumbled
  • 2 tbspChili Powder or Tajínfor dusting
  • 2Limessliced into wedges

Instrucciones

3 pasos
  1. Asar

    Grill

    Grill corn over live fire until charred in spots and juicy.

  2. Untar

    Slather

    Brush with crema-mayo mix while hot so it clings.

  3. Coronar

    Crown

    Roll in cotija, dust with chile, finish with lime.