Elote
Grilled corn on the cob topped with mayonnaise, cheese, lime, and chili powder.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Corn (ears of corn, husked) | 5 | Count |
| Mayonnaise (whole milk based) | 150 | Grams |
| Cotija Cheese (crumbled) | 100 | Grams |
| Lime (cut into wedges) | 2 | Count |
| Chili Powder (for sprinkling) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Cilantro (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Butter (melted) | 50 | Grams |
| Salt (for seasoning) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the corn with melted butter and season with salt.
- Grill the corn for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
- Remove the corn from the grill and let it cool slightly.
- Spread mayonnaise evenly over each ear of corn.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese generously over the mayonnaise-coated corn.
- Sprinkle chili powder over the cheese to taste.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the corn.
Kitchen equipment
GrillBasting Brush