Elotes Callejeros
Elotes Callejeros
Inspired by visits to my local taco joint, this Mexican grilled corn recipe is the perfect summer side. It takes a little extra time to steam then grill the corn but the results will be well worth it.
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
35
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 ears corn, husks on
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- salt
- ground red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely grated queso fresco
- 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
Directions
- Step 1: Soak corn (husk and all) in a large pot of cold water, 20 minutes. Weight down with a plate, if need be.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, stir together 1/3 cup mayo, 1 teaspoon lime juice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
- Step 3: Set soaked corn (husk and all) over a medium-hot fire and grill, turning regularly, until husks are charred, 30 minutes. Pull off heat.
- Step 4: Using oven mitts and caution, shuck corn, discarding silk and husk (or discard silk and fold back husks for a dramatic look). Brush lightly with mayo mixture. Set corn directly over a medium-hot fire, and grill golden brown, turning regularly, 4 minutes.
- Step 5: Brush corn generously with mayo mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, and dust lightly with pepper. Serve with a wedge of lime, for spritzing.