Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 ears corn
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema (or mayo)
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese (crumbled, about 3oz)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp chile powder (or to taste)
Steps
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Shuck the corn, removing the husks (or leaving them on if desired). Grill over high to medium-high, flipping as needed, until tender and charred, about 8-10 minutes.
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Mix the mayo and crema together with the lime juice and zest.
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Remove the charred, cooked corn from the grill. Brush or generously spoon on the sauce then top with cotija, cilantro, and chile powder to taste.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
Calories29415% DV
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
Rp 200
Per Serving
Rp 50/serving
🏠 Save ~Rp 400 compared to buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| ears corn | 4 | - | - |
| Mexican crema | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| lime | 1 | - | - |
| cotija cheese | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
| cilantro | 2 tbsp | - | - |
| chile powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
Source: I Am a Food Blog
by Stephanie
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