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MEXICAN STREET CORN elotes

mexican street corn

INGREDIENTS

5 corn on the cob, husked and cleaned. Cut into 2 pieces each

1 lime, cut in half

½ cup light sour cream

150g feta cheese, finely crumbled*

A shake of Tajin seasoning, Mexican seasoning powder

½ lime, cut into small pieces

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, put the corn pieces in it, cover the pot and remove from the heat. Let poach for 5 minutes or leave in the water to keep warm.**
  2. Drain the corn, remove from the water onto a paper towel and blot the water off the corn with the paper towel.
  3. Rub the lime halves all over the dry corn.
  4. Using a spoon, spread about one tbsp of sour cream on each ½ cob of corn and then sprinkle the crumbled cheese on each piece. Sprinkle a little Tajin seasoning and serve with a wedge or lime.
  5. Serve hot!

Serves 10

*crumble the cheese when it is very cold and it is easier to crumble it using a fork.

**You can also grill the corn for a delicious smoky flavor.

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About Carolyn Cohen

Carolyn Cohen, Natural Foods Chef, has owned and operated DELICIOUSDISH Cooking School for the last 15 years. DELICIOUSDISH Cooking School specializes in whole natural food HOME cooking, meal panning, and healthy eating. CAROLYN also owns DELICIOUSNUTRITION, a nutrition based culinary school specializing in holistic health and nutrition. Classes focus on clean-eating programs, superfoods and classes targeting specific health concerns and goals. Carolyn, is an Occupational Therapist by training who left her practice to pursue her passion - cooking. She started cooking at a very young age, and takes great pride in planning both simple, everyday meals and menus you can entertain with. Her informative and casual teaching style has inspired people to become great cooks and to enjoy being in the kitchen.