Elotes are a popular snack in Mexico. Why nobody in the states knows about them is a mystery to me. The combination of ingredients although delicious, makes most Americans cringe. Why? You would think after the movie Nacho Libre that people would be lining up outside taco carts across the country demanding them. If your local Mexican eatery doesn't offer them, no problema. With this recipe, you can make them. Si se puede!
sweet corn
mayonnaise
cotija cheese
chili powder
lime slices
Break cotija cheese into chunks and pulse in food processor until crumbly. Shuck the corn and grill over medium heat until lightly browned. It doesn't need to grill long, somewhere between 5 and 10 minutes. Be sure to not char it too much. Once the corn is cooked keep it warm. Push a wooden skewer through the stem end to make a handle, or put on corn handles. Spread a thick layer of mayonnaise over the warm corn and then roll the corn in the cotija cheese, spooning more over if necessary. Squeeze lime over corn and sprinkle with chili powder. Eat and try to not be overwhelmed by the awesomeness.
5 comments:
I think they sound amazing!
Oh, I agree with you....
Why DON'T we know about this?? Sounds amazing!
It is very good. I was a bit cautious, but Amy's right. Yum, yum, yummy.
This IS very good! Have had it many times. It sounds like a strange combination but tastes great. I usually mix equal parts sour cream and mayonnaise - delicious! Thanks for putting this out there.
Oh, we DO know...! Many of the Hispanic grocery stores in Dallas have private carts outside their stores selling elotes, either on the cob or off (in cups)...VERY good stuff!
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