Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Corn
Coating
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; grill or oven broiler; tongs.
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Steps
Grill · About 20 min
- Brush 4 corn cobs, 20 ml neutral oil with its oil and grill over medium heat 15–20 minutes, turning, until tender and lightly charred.
Check: Look for this result: tender and lightly charred.
Coat · About 5 min
- Mix 60 g mayonnaise, 60 g sour cream, 20 ml lime juice and brush over hot corn.
Finish · About 5 min
- Scatter 80 g cotija cheese, crumbled, 1 tsp chili powder, 15 g coriander and serve warm.
Tips
- Turn corn regularly so the kernels cook without burning.
- Judge Elote by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Elote takes to cook.
Substitutions
- In Elote, replace cotija, reducing extra salt with feta.
Storage
- Get perishable Elote into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Elote within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
- Bring cooked Elote to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Elote is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Elote one day ahead. For Elote, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Elote on the day of serving.
FAQ
What matters most when making Elote?
Turn corn regularly so the kernels cook without burning.
What can I substitute in Elote?
In Elote, replace cotija, reducing extra salt with feta.
Can I prepare Elote ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Elote one day ahead. For Elote, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Elote on the day of serving.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
