We got three gorgeous ears of sweet corn in our Kula Fields box this week. I used one ear for our stuffed bell peppers the other day (which were a raging success), and Bryan requested that we save the other two for corn on the cob.
As much as I love straight up corn on the cob, I've been inspired to make homemade elotes or Mexican Street Corn ever since I came across the gorgeously styled and photographed Sriracha Street Corn recipe from Camille Styles.
Elotes are corn on the cob that have been grilled, slathered in mayonesa (mayonnaise!), sprinkled in chili powder and splashed with fresh lime. I'm not a huge mayonnaise fan, so I ended up staying far, far away from this popular street vendor food when I lived in Mexico City. After seeing the recipe featured on Camille Styles, I couldn't help but be gently persuaded by the photo of slightly dressed charred ears of corn. I decided to give it a try.
The original elote:
Camille Styles' version:
{photo from Camille Styles}
And my homemade version:
I couldn't get the same beautiful charr on our corn today, since I don't have a grill pan at home, and I didn't feel inspired enough to fire up Will's grill that's sitting on the lawn downstairs. I ended up firing up a flat griddle pan over high heat and I got light charr marks over the corn...so almost the desired effect.
Bryan was a very willing guinea pig, and dutifully chowed down on the Mexican Street Corn. Upon his first few bites, Bryan said, "This is like nothing I've ever tasted." And then he began to finish up the corn on the cob with relish and zest, and it was gone within less than a minute.
Super simple, very yummy, reminds me of Mexico and possibly addictive.
To make your very own elotes, please check out the recipe on Camille Styles. It's the perfect side dish for your next summer barbecue. And just as the writer implores at the beginning of the recipe, embrace the mayonnaise. Don't be tempted to swap it out for some healthy substitute. It just won't be the same. Also, embrace the messiness. Have lots of napkins on hand. You'll need them.
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