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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Contributed by Abuela Rosa Martinez
The Story Behind This Recipe
"Selling elote on the streets of Oaxaca is where our family business began."
Ingredients
Corn on the cob6 ears
Sub: frozen corn cobs
Mayonnaise1/2 cup
Sub: Greek yogurt
Cotija cheese1 cup crumbled
Sub: feta cheese
Chili powder2 tsp
Sub: tajin seasoning
Lime2
Sub: lemon
Instructions
- 1
Grill corn over high heat until charred
- 2
Mix mayonnaise with lime juice
- 3
Brush corn with mayo mixture
- 4
Roll in cotija cheese
- 5
Sprinkle with chili powder and extra lime