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Elote

Cultural Context

Elote is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed at fairs and markets. It reflects the country's vibrant culinary culture, combining simple ingredients to create a flavorful dish. The tradition of serving corn on the cob with various toppings has been passed down through generations, making it a beloved snack for locals and visitors alike.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup diced cucumbers
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 lime, juiced
2 cups shredded roasted chicken
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 small tortillas
1 cup slices of cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon Chile Morita
1 teaspoon Chile de Osborne
1 cup diced tomatillo
1 avocado, sliced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

1

Prepare the ingredients: chop lettuce, cucumbers, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.

2

Make the dressing by mixing olive oil, lemon pepper, and the juice of a lime or lemon.

3

Use roasted chicken from Costco, add garlic, and season with black pepper (do not add salt).

4

Warm up the tortillas in a pan with oil.

5

Place a generous amount of roasted chicken on each warm tortilla and press it down.

6

Add slices of cheese into the tacos before frying them.

7

Fry the tacos until they are golden and the cheese is melted.

8

Serve the tacos with sour cream and top with Chile Morita and tomatillo sauce.

9

Add avocado on top of the tacos if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

pan

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Mexican Street CornElote Asado
Local Name: Elote

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