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Grilled Corn with Lime Aioli

Cultural Context

Grilled corn, or 'elote', is a popular street food in Mexico, often enjoyed during festivals and summer gatherings. The dish celebrates the sweet, smoky flavor of corn complemented by the creamy, tangy lime aioli. In modern cuisine, variations have emerged globally, with many enjoying it as a side dish at barbecues and cookouts.

MexicanMXside
30 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
corn on the cob
butter
oil
1 garlic clove
100 grams mayonnaise
lime juice
cayenne pepper
salt
cilantro

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Preheat the grill to high for at least 15 minutes.

2

Rub the grill grates with an oiled paper towel.

3

Husk the corn and remove all silk strands.

4

Rub the corn with butter or oil.

5

Place the corn directly on the grill grates.

6

Close the lid and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

7

Rotate the corn until it's nicely brown all over, which usually takes around 12 minutes.

8

If the corn rolls around and doesn't stay in place, position it parallel to the grill grates.

9

Once the corn is browned, remove it from the grill.

10

Rub the grilled corn with butter and sprinkle with salt.

11

For the lime aioli, microplane 1 garlic clove into a bowl.

12

Add 100 grams of mayonnaise, a squirt of lime juice, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

13

Mix everything together and taste, adjusting salt as needed.

14

Transfer the lime aioli into a ziplock bag for drizzling or spread it with a butter knife.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixing

Equipment Needed

grilloiled paper towelziplock bagmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egg

Also Known As

Grilled Corn on the CobCorn with Lime Sauce
Local Name: Elote Asado con Aioli de Lima

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