Elote Style Popcorn Recipes

ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)

Steps:

• While you're grilling your corn, prepare the chili-mayo sauce and Cotija-cilantro blend. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, optional cayenne, and salt. Stir until combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the cheese and cilantro. Set both bowls aside.
• When your corn is ready to go, brush the mayonnaise mixture all over one ear of corn. Over a plate, sprinkle the Cotjia mixture liberally all over, turning the corn as necessary (it's going to be a little messy, no way around it!). Place the finished cob on a separate serving plate. Repeat for the remaining corn, using the cheese in the bowl and the excess on the plate as needed.
• Sprinkle a pinch or two of additional chili powder lightly over the corn. Serve warm.

ELOTES (MEXICAN CORN IN A CUP)

Steps:

• Heat corn in a skillet over medium heat until steaming, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain water.
• Fill several cups or mugs halfway with the corn. Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 1 to 2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning to each cup. Squeeze lime juice on top.

ELOTE-STYLE POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high. When kernels pop, add 1/2 cup kernels, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to high heat; cook until popping stops, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with butter, cheese, Tajín, and salt. Add more Tajín to taste, and cayenne for extra heat, if desired.

ELOTE POPCORN

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine coconut oil and popcorn kernels and cover.
• After about three minutes, you'll hear the kernels start to pop. When the popping sounds rapid, remove from heat source, shake the pot back and forth until the kernels stop popping, then return to heat.
• Slightly reduce heat, and repeat the process: when the popping sounds rapid, remove, shake, and when the sound comes to a halt, return to the heat.
• Repeat this process 3-5 times. You can lift the lid slightly to check on your popcorn's progress along the way.
• Add popcorn to a large bowl. Mix in chili lime seasoning, vegan parmesan, and sea salt. Serve immediately.

CAST-IRON ELOTE

Steps:

• Add the butter to a 14-inch cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat until melted. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and a generous pinch of salt and pepper and continue to saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the corn kernels, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper, increase the heat to high and saute until the corn is warmed through and slightly charred, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and season with additional salt if desired. Drizzle with half of the lime juice.
• Stir together the mayonnaise and remaining lime juice in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the corn with the mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with the Cotija, cilantro and chili powder. Serve warm.

ELOTE CORN SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare your ears of corn by either boiling them, grilling them, or broiling them. You need about 4 cups of corn for this recipe.
• Remove the corn kernels from each ear and place them in a bowl.
• Add mayo, yogurt, lime juice, seasoning, and stir to combine.
• Crumble the Cotija cheese over the salad just before serving.
• Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired

ELOTE SALAD

Steps:

• For grilled corn, heat a grill to medium high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit). Shuck the corn. Use your hands to rub oil on each corn cob evenly. Place the corn directly on the grill grates and cook until it begins to blacken, then turn. Cook about 12 to 15 minutes total, until blackened on all sides.
• Sautéed: Use 5 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels and sauté for a minute or two in butter in a medium skillet.
• Find a bundt pan, or large rimmed baking sheet or pan. Place the corn into the hole in the bundt pan or hold the corn vertically inside the baking sheet, then use a chef's knife to slice down and remove the corn from the cob. The sides of the pan catch the kernels that fly when cutting. See How to Cut Corn off The Cob for more.
• Thinly slice the green onion. Finely chop the cilantro.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and kosher salt.
• Mix together the grilled corn, vegetables, and dressing. If desired, top with a sprinkle more cheese crumbles.