Homemade Mexican street corn

Nov 11, 2019 3:06 AM

Funktackular

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Possibli the last day I’ll get to grill before the cold gets here so I decided to whip up these bad hombres up. Simple recipe and a perfect side dish.

1. Grill the mother fuckas
2. Butter up those bitches
3. Coat with mayo, I know it sounds gross but it is gawddamn delish
4. Sprinkle like a badass with cilantro, queso fresco, lime and tajin
5. I shouldn’t have to say this but enjoy

*edit* Front page alright!

Lost me at cilantro...

6 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wouldn’t it be Mexican home corn then?

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I ordered street corn at a restaurant here in NC and I swear to fucking God it was just a cup of mayonnaise and canned corn mixed together.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's gonna happen anywhere north of Texas

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

So, corn. Gotcha. Looks delicious. Just like I make at home.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

We hit ours with a chipotle lime mayo, shizz is bananas.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Elotes, as they are called, require a lot less: 1. Powdered Cotija (or Parmesan), mayo, and chili powder. Heat corn, spread mayo, add cheese

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

With instructions like that; I'll be a badass mofo cook!

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's not mexicorn tho that's regular corn. Mexicqn corn has more color and is more chewy

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I live in West Virginia I gotta work with what I got

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, my brain screamed "RESIPPY." Thanks for sharing.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

@OP try blending some chipotle peppers in the Mayo next time, you won’t regret it :)

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

good idea

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I. Am. Horngry.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Don't use sweet american golden corn. Use mexican savory white corn

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If its homemade, and its 'street' corn, do you live on the street?

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

For extra points: eat it on the street in Mexico City. Fantastic!

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

You forgot rubbing a line prior to the mayo and skip the cilantro.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Try using Crema instead of mayo :) At least thats how my mama use to make it.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I prefer mine like this. Mayo, even on elotes will make me gag. The smell alone sets me off.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I eat it with mayo from time to time if i don't have crema, both are good tbh.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Grated cotija works well too.

6 years ago | Likes 95 Dislikes 1

It's supposed to be cotija. Source, I work with Mexicans.

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I live in state where they don’t take too kindly to Mexicans I gotta work with what I got

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Then try Kraft parmesan. It's closer to cheap cotija. Also, no cilantro. White corn. Source : Me, professional street mexican

5 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

wow i didnt know they grew on the street in mexico, awesome

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

it took me a moment to understand the title. i dont live in an area where a lot of street food is served so the image that came to my mind

6 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 4

was a gang member wearing a giant corn cob

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I'm from the RGV in Texas it's a long shot but I never got the name of the chile they use on Elote the thick red paste kinda. Anyone know?

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

you can use dried serrano (known as chile seco) grinded witn salt an lime juice.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I believe it's a combo of guajillo and ancho peppers. Combined with spices, garlic, and lime juice. Not positive but I think that's right.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you both fine gentle...uh people things.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If only cilantro didn't taste like soap, then maybe I could do this.

6 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

I mean, most recipes can be altered to suit tastes. I hate mayo (even on elote) so I replace with sour cream.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You could just, you know, not include cilantro...

6 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Isn’t that weird how genetics makes cilantro taste like soap to some and not to others? Personally, I ❤️ cilantro! It isn’t soapy to me.

6 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

You better acknowledge that privilege and own it. Cilantro is the soapiest to me.

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I always upvote elotes

6 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

Nice touch with the queso fresco, it’s a good change.

6 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 0

Nah, cotija sticks better. And it's tastier in this application.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I prefer cotija myself or parmesan if I can't find it

6 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Yeah I've also used parmesan in a pitch, it has that dryer texture and saltinesss like cotija

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Which smells more like sour stinky feet though? Cotija? Parmesan? Or queso fresco? I prefer it to be more stinky personally...

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Parmesan

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thx!

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah I couldn’t find cotija

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Queso fresco is an awesome choice, I just love the saltiness of cotija

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

No lime juice?

6 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 2

Mexican mayonesa by McCormick's makes one with lime in it. Yum!

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I use the lime mayo. Mi Ama raised us doing it like that but I dont know if that's right. Freaking delicious tho.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yes, my fault I forgot to add that with the cheese and cilantro

6 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Tajin has lime in it. I love that shit.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Never done/had corn this way, want to; do you need lime juice if you're using Tajin (has lime in it already)? I thought it was lime juice +

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I find tajin and lime juice is a bit too much for me

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

In chicago they cut it off the cob into little cups. Bought it from a cart vendor all the time.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Esquite. Definitely my preferred version.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

normal chili powder otherwise.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Still tastes best with actual lime juice, imo.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's even more amazing if you microplane some lime zest on top but that's getting overly fancy.

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Elotes*

6 years ago | Likes 306 Dislikes 3

Si

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nice, try something like adding less cintrantro more of the other things and extra spice. The extra spice make it better for most Mexicans.

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And arigato to you too

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As soon as I hear that horn honking I run out as fast as I can with a bunch of change in my hand

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Ding ding ding ding ding

6 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Elotes!

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Elotes are life carnal...and so are raspados con lechera, esquites, and duritos/churritos...

6 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Tacos al pastor y cemitas sin papalo pa' mi!

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Idk why but the pin wheel doritos wish lime and tajin sound bomb right now

6 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

¡Tostilocos!

6 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I wasn’t sure if anyone else would know that but +1 for you

6 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 3

that's their name though. do you also call Chile relleno stuffed bell pepper or tortas Mexican sandwich?

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

That shit is so good.. We grilled today too! Had the house all opened.. So nice..

6 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

How dare you assume there are no Hispanic or Spanish speakers on imgur! There are dozens of us!

6 years ago | Likes 37 Dislikes 5

I'm whiter then milk and rice in a snow storm.. but good food is good food

6 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

¡Docenas!

6 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 0

What is the little upside down exclamation mark for?

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is the opening of the exclamation, in Spanish there's an opening and closing for questions is ¿qué?

6 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0