Elote Mexican Street Corn can be found at the Fort Madison Iowa Mexican Fiesta

ELOTE RECIPE

Ingredients

  • 4 ears of grilled sweet corn

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise* *A mix of ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream and ¼ cup mayonnaise is a delicious alternative to all mayo.

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

  • ½ teaspoon lime zest

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or ancho chile powder or tajin

  • ⅓ cup Cotija cheese

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

  • Grill the corn according to this recipe

  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and lime juice and zest.

  • Spread the mayo mixture over the corn and sprinkle with the chili powder, Cotija, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.