Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote) is an easy to make, flavorful street snack with the most delicious topping ever. This is the best and classic way to serve corn on the cob! What goes in the topping? The sweet corn is first shucked, then boiled and broiled, brushed with butter and drizzled with lime juice. You then spread a spicy chili flavored mayo, sprinkle cilantro, cotija cheese and red pepper flakes.
Ingredients4 Sweet Corn, with husk removed
3 tbsp Butter adjust to taste
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/2 to 1 tsp Red chile powder, adjust to taste
1/2 Lime, adjust to taste
2 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped
3 tbsp Cotija cheese (or use any crumbled cheese)
Red pepper flakes, for garnish
Method* In a large pot bring water to boil with some salt. Add sweet corn, cover with lid and cook for 5 minutes.
* Put the oven on broil mode. Place the boiled corn on baking tray and brush it with butter. Broil for 3 to 5 minutes till it is charred or dark spots appear.
* In a small bowl, add mayonnaise and red chile powder and mix well.
* Brush the broiled corn with some more butter and then drizzle some lime juice.
* Spread mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle cilantro and cotija cheese.
* Garnish with red pepper flakes if you want it spicy.
* Mexican Corn on the Cob is ready. Serve and enjoy.