Best Mexican Corn On The Cob Elote Recipes

MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB

Mexican Corn on the Cob image

Mexican Corn is an essential and important ingredient in the Mexican Gastronomy. We use it to make drinks, tortillas, soups, breads, cakes, snacks, and an endless number of main dishes using corn as their main ingredient. But this recipe is a simple way to eat corn.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 Corn ears with the husk still on them.
Add water as needed
2 teaspoon salt (for water.)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Mexican cream or sour cream
1 lime
1/2 cup Cotija cheese*
1 teaspoon ground piquin pepper (chili powder or cayenne pepper powder)
salt to taste

Steps:

Fill a large saucepan or pot with water and add the 2 teaspoons of salt. Mix and turn heat to medium-high. Just make sure it is big enough for all your corn to fit properly. My pot only fits 3.
Cut the ends of the corn and remove some of the outer husks, leave the rest of the husk on the corn, the husk gives them some extra flavor, and this is the way they are cooked in Mexico.
Once the water is boiling, place the corn in the pot to cook.
Lower the heat to medium and cover the pot with the lid. After 5 minutes (see notes above) check the corn for doneness. If they are tender remove from pot and pull out the husks the hot corn, carefully.
To serve, spread cream and mayo, or mix them before spreading, add a few drops of lime juice, sprinkle with cheese, chili powder and salt to taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1486 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ELOTE (MEXICAN CORN ON THE COB)

Elote (Mexican Corn on the Cob) image

Where I live you always see Elote sold from little carts. Deliciously different! From Cooking Light magazine. I prefer mine without the lime juice.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Corn

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise (fat free is fine)
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (optional)
2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ears corn, shucked

Steps:

Prepare grill.
Combine mayo and juice (if using) in a small bowl.
Combine cheese and seasonings in another small bowl.
Place corn on grill rack that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
Grill corn 12 minutes or until tender, turning frequently.
Remove from grill and brush with mayo mixture, and sprinkle with cheese mixture.
Serve immediately.

ELOTE (MEXICAN CORN-ON-THE-COB)

Elote (Mexican Corn-On-The-Cob) image

Grilled corn on the cob is a popular street food throughout Mexico. Special carts equipped with charcoal burners, a small wash tub, and condiment jars are peddled (literally) throughout the neighborhoods with the vendors shouting "Elotes" Some of the best corn-on-the-cob I have eaten!

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons finely grated Cotija cheese (Mexican Parmesan)
1/2 teaspoon anejo chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ears shucked corn
cooking spray

Steps:

Prepare grill. Combine mayonnaise and juice in a small bowl. Combine cheese and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in another small bowl.
Place corn on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill corn 12 minutes or until tender, turning frequently. Remove corn from grill; brush with mayonnaise mixture, and sprinkle with cheese mixture. Serve immediately.