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Grilled Mexican street corn with cotija and chile
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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
Street Food15 min
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Before you cook

Can I use frozen corn?

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

Ingredientes· 6
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  • 4Corn on the cob
  • 60 gMexican crema
  • 60 gMayonnaise
  • 80 gCotija cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tspChile powder (Tajín)
  • 2Limes

Instrucciones

3 pasos
  1. 01

    Asar

    Grill

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

  2. 02

    Untar

    Slather

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

  3. 03

    Coronar

    Crown

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