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HOW TO MAKE CRAZY STREET CORN | ELOTES LOCOS | CRAZY MEXICAN CORN | MAIIRAS DAY

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Elotes Locos

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant street food scene in El Salvador, Elotes Locos is a beloved snack that showcases the country's love for corn. Traditionally sold by street vendors, this dish combines grilled or boiled corn with a mix of creamy and spicy toppings, making it a favorite for both locals and tourists. Today, variations can be found across Central America and beyond, often featuring unique toppings and sauces that reflect regional flavors.

SalvadoranSVsnack
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 ears corn on the cob
1 cup hot cheetos, crushed
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

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 offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta provides a similar texture with a lower price point.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Salsa adds flavor without the heat of hot sauce.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is creamier and healthier.

1

Peel the elote and remove all the hairs.

2

Boil water before starting to speed up the process.

3

Check if the corn is ready by trying to pull off a bottom piece; if it comes off easily, the corn is ready to eat.

4

Spray lime juice all over the corn.

5

Melt unsalted butter and apply it to the corn.

6

Spread sour cream evenly on the corn using the back of a spoon.

7

Add parmesan cheese on top of the sour cream.

8

Press hot cheetos onto the corn to make them stick.

9

Optionally, place sour cream in a ziploc bag, cut a small hole at the end, and pipe it onto the corn for decoration.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggrillingspreading

Equipment Needed

potgrillbowlbrush

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairyegg

Also Known As

Locos CornCrazy Corn

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