Classic Sour Cream Elote
The king of Mexican street food. It's not just corn boiled in salted water: the combination of a mayo-sour cream layer, salty cheese (Cotija), and hot chili creates a real flavor bomb. It's messy, but worth it.
Ingredients
4
ears
Fresh Corn on the Cob
1/2
cup
Sour Cream (or Mayo blend)
5
oz
Crumbled Cheese (Feta or Cotija)
1
tsp
Chili Powder (or Tajín)
1
whole
Lime
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Instructions
1
✓
Boil the corn in salted water, or roast it on a grill.
Tip: Grilling caramelizes the sugar content of the corn, making it sweeter and smokier.
2
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While still hot, coat with the sour cream.
Tip: The heat melts the fat slightly, allowing it to absorb between the kernels.
3
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Roll in the grated cheese, sprinkle with chili, and squeeze lime over it.
Tip: The acid (lime) cuts through the creamy, cheesy richness.
Ingredients
- 4 ears Fresh Corn on the Cob
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Mayo blend)
- 5 oz Crumbled Cheese (Feta or Cotija)
- 1 tsp Chili Powder (or Tajín)
- 1 whole Lime