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Elote Mexican Corn on the Cob Mexico Street Food
Elote Mexican Corn on the Cob Mexico Street Food is found on all the street corners in the Mexican street food areas.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
Author:
Jill Selkowitz
Ingredients
4
ears
Corn
with husks
1
Tablespoon
Ghee
or butter (optional)
1/4
cup
Mayonnaise
1/8
teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper
or to taste
3/4
cup
Cotija or Feta Cheese
crumbled
1/8
teaspoon
True Lime
Lime wedges
for garnish
Instructions
Prepare grill for cooking.
Soak corn in husks in cold water 10 minutes and then drain.
Mix together mayonnaise, pepper and True Lime (if using) and set aside.
Place corn on rack above hot coals and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the husks are charred.
Remove husks, rub on Ghee (if using) and cook about 10 minutes more, turning often, until some brown spots appear.
Brush mayonnaise mixture on corn and sprinkle with cheese.
Serve with lime wedges, if desired