Elotes (Mexican Street Corn)
Grilled corn on the cob brushed with creamy mayonnaise and crema, rolled in salty cotija cheese and dusted with chilli powder and lime. Mexico's favourite street snack.
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Ingredients
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Steps
Grill the corn
Heat a barbecue, griddle pan or heavy frying pan over high heat with no oil needed. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until tender and charred in spots.
- 4 corn cobs
✅ Done when: tender with char marks in several spots
Mix the cream
While the corn grills, stir the mayonnaise and crema together in a small bowl until smooth. Spread the crumbled cheese out on a plate ready for later.
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp crema or sour cream
- 80 g cheese
✅ Done when: mixture is smooth and the cheese is spread in an even layer
Coat the corn
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Season and serve
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Grill the corn
Heat a barbecue, griddle pan or heavy frying pan over high heat with no oil needed. Grill the corn for 10-12 minutes, turning every few minutes, until tender and charred in spots.
- 4 corn cobs
✅ Done when: tender with char marks in several spots
Mix the cream
While the corn grills, stir the mayonnaise and crema together in a small bowl until smooth. Spread the crumbled cheese out on a plate ready for later.
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp crema or sour cream
- 80 g cheese
✅ Done when: mixture is smooth and the cheese is spread in an even layer
Coat the corn
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Season and serve
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The Story Behind the Dish
Corn was first domesticated in southern Mexico around 9,000 years ago, and it is still the heart of Mexican food. Roasting fresh cobs over coals is one of the oldest ways to eat it.
The modern elote, slathered in mayonnaise and cheese, is sold from carts in plazas and parks all over the country, especially in the evening. Its off-the-cob cousin, esquites, is served in a cup.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Smoky, sweet, creamy, salty, spicy and sour all at once: every flavour in a single bite.
💡 Fun Fact
Mexico has around 60 native varieties of corn, in colours from white and yellow to red, blue and almost black.
All over Mexico
19.43°N, -99.13°W
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