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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
1 corn on the cob (preferably white corn)
2 tsps of mayonnaise
1/3 cup of cotija cheese
1-2 tsps of chile piquín
1 tsp of lime juice
2 tsps of crema centroamericana (Central American sour cream)
1/3 cup of crumbled dry cheese (queso seco)
1.5 tsps of mustard
1.5 tsps of ketchup
1 tsp of Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup of duro blando cheese

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

Boil or grill the corn on the cob until tender.

2

For Elote Preparado, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, and chile piquín together.

3

Spread the mixture over the corn and sprinkle with cotija cheese.

4

For Elote Loco (Honduran), use grilled corn, add crema centroamericana, crumbled dry cheese, and lime juice.

5

Optionally, add chile piquín for spice.

6

For Elote Loco (Salvadoran), mix mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce, then spread on the corn and top with duro blando cheese.

Cooking Techniques

grillingmixingspreading

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Mexican Street CornElote Asado
Local Name: Elote

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