Description
Charred corn wedges that taste like street-food elote in a hand-friendly form, perfect for parties or a playful appetizer.
Ingredients
- 3 ears fresh corn
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (use vegan mayo to make dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (Greek yogurt or vegan sour cream works)
- 1 tablespoon fresh jalapeño, minced (seeded for less heat)
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika for extra depth)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (or Tajín for a citrus-chili punch)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled (feta is a good substitute)
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, diced
Instructions
- Trim and quarter fresh ears of corn into long “ribs.”
- Lightly oil and season the ribs.
- Grill or roast until charred and tender.
- Toss or brush with a zesty mayo-sour cream sauce.
- Sprinkle with cotija, cilantro, and a final squeeze of lime.
Notes
Use very fresh corn for the sweetest flavor and best texture. For a lighter sauce, swap half the mayo for plain Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican