How to Make Elote Like a Mexican Street Vendor | Street Corn Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides a creamy texture with fewer calories.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta cheese is lower in fat and can be more accessible.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor with health benefits.

Insert a skewer into the backside of the corn on the cob.

Boil water and place the corn on the skewer into the boiling water to cook.

After cooking, drain the corn and let it cool slightly.

Slather mayonnaise on the corn while it's still warm.

Sprinkle chili powder on top of the mayonnaise-coated corn.

Add Parquet margarine and Tajín seasoning on top.

Squeeze lime juice over the corn if desired.

Serve with Mexican-style hot sauce.

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