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Tender corn is coated with mayonnaise, cotija or parmesan, chili powder, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice - a traditional Mexican corn treat.
Dawn Thomas
- Serves: 4
- Active Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Views: 44,312
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Steps
Step 1: Steaming the Corn
- 4 fresh corn on the cob
Method
To prepare the corn, peel off the husk and remove the silk hairs.
Set up a steamer. Fill with one inch of water and place over medium-high heat.
Once the water is simmering, place the corn into the steaming basket and set over top of the steamer. Cover with a lid and steam until done, about 10 minutes or so.
Note: The corn can also be grilled, if desired.
Step 2: Dressing the Corn
- 4 sturdy, wooden skewers
- 1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or parmesan)
- 1 fresh lime
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Method
Once the corn has finished steaming and is tender, insert a wooden skewer through the core of each cob.
While still hot, use a pastry brush to coat each cob liberally with mayonnaise. Sprinkle with finely crumbled cotija and chili powder. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and serve immediately.
6 Comments
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Rouxbe Staff
This is one of those treats that I simply tend to forget about. I'm glad to have come upon this as I plan on making it tonight. I'm thinking on doing it on the grill to give it that authentic taste/flavor. Thanks for posting! -
Rouxbe Staff
Glad you like this dish, Adam... enjoy. I love an extra big squeeze of lime juice just before I serve it. ~Ken -
wouldn't cotija work better, and more authentically opposed to queso fresco? would queso fresco or feta even be able to properly coat the corn without laying on a thick layer of mayo -
Rouxbe Staff
Sophia, yes, I agree. In my experience, cotija is most common, although excepts are out there. I've amended the recipe to reflect cotija as the cheese of choice. Thank you! -
Why is mayonnaise, and the amount needed, not listed in the ingredients for "dressing the corn?"
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Rouxbe Staff
Hi Jackie, it was an oversight. Thanks for your feedback!
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