Mexican Street Corn (Elotes)

Ingredients

• Sweet Corn on the Cob

  4 whole

  $2.40

• Mayonnaise

  3 tbsp

  $0.21

• Queso Fresco

  60 g

  $0.62

• Smoked Paprika

  1 tsp

  $0.03

• Lime

  1 whole

  $0.40

• Coriander

  0.25 bunch

  $0.15

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Preparation

1. 1

   Shuck the corn cobs completely, discarding silks and husks.

2. 2

   Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat.

3. 3

   Place the dry corn cobs directly in the hot skillet and char for 8 to 10 minutes, rotating frequently until lightly blackened in spots.

4. 4

   Remove the charred cobs and immediately brush all over with mayonnaise.

5. 5

   Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco and smoked paprika evenly over the coated cobs.

6. 6

   Garnish with finely chopped fresh coriander and serve piping hot with fresh lime wedges.