Elote

Elote is a traditional Mexican dish made of corn on the cob that is boiled or grilled and then slathered in a creamy, spicy sauce. The dish is believed to have originated in the central Mexican state of Jalisco, where it is still a popular street food.

There are many different versions of elote, but the most common ingredients are corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. The dish can be served as a side or main course, and is often eaten as a snack.

Elote is thought to have been introduced to the United States by Mexican immigrants in the early 20th century. The dish has become a popular street food in many American cities, particularly in the Southwest.

Advice

When making elote, it's important to pick the right ingredients. Start by selecting fresh and ripe corn on the cob. Make sure to remove the husks before grilling or boiling the corn. To give your elote a unique flavor, consider adding spices such as chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. If you prefer a creamy texture, consider adding mayonnaise or sour cream. When serving, sprinkle with cotija cheese, lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Finally, to take your elote to the next level, top with a drizzle of chili-lime butter. With these tips, you can create a delicious and flavorful elote that everyone will love!

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Recipes

 

Elotes (Grilled Mexican Street Corn) Recipe

5/5 - 17 votes

• lime
• garlic
• feta
• guajillo chile powder
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• cilantro
• ears shucked corn

 

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

4.5/5 - 36 votes

• garlic
• cotija cheese
• lime
• salt
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• cilantro
• chili powder
• sweet corn

 

No-Grill Elote

4.5/5 - 16 votes

• cilantro
• cotija cheese
• garlic
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• salt
• ancho chile
• lime
• corn

 

Elote In a Cup (Mexican corn in a cup)

5/5 - 10 votes

• olive oil
• cumin
• jalapeño
• bell pepper
• cilantro
• mayonnaise
• sour cream
• chili powder
• garlic
• cotija cheese
• green onion
• smoked paprika
• corn
• cilantro
• plastic picnic
• tortilla chip
• zest

 

Elote

5/5 - 11 votes

• lime
• cotija cheese
• mayonnaise
• mexican crema
• ears corn
• chili powder
• cilantro

 

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

5/5 - 1 votes

• chili powder
• cilantro
• mayonnaise
• powdered cotija cheese
• butter
• garlic
• lime
• ears corn
• salt

 

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

5/5 - 1 votes

• lime
• chipotle
• chipotle mayonnaise
• cotija cheese
• cilantro
• ears corn

 

Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

No Rating - 0 votes

• lime juice
• chili powder
• mayonnaise
• salt
• cayenne pepper
• cotija cheese
• cilantro
• corn cob ear

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