Ive been to Mexico several times, granted most times in the walled comfort of an all inclusive. With every visit, we made a point to visit the sights and eat the local food as well, after all you dont really know a country until youve tasted its local cusine. Sadly I never really tried this street style corn till I tried it at a Mexican restaurant El Local Loco here in downtown Toronto. Corn is cooked then roasted, smothered in Mayo and topped with spices and cheese whats not to love?
A little recipe research and development and a new fave was born. When served this at the restaurant, they only topped one side with a dollop of stuff and presented the stalk with the husk but it had been cut off which I thought was weird. I prefer to get the topping all over the corn, so every bite has maximum flavour. I also pulled the husk back and tied it so you can use it as a handle to eat your corn.
Ear corn | 6 | |
Mayo | 1 Tablespoon | |
Lemon juice | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Shredded cheese | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
Ancho | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Chipotle powder | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Chopped coriander leaves | 1 Teaspoon |
MAKING:
1.Boil the corn and then roast it.
2.Brush on the Mayo.
3.Add the Cheese.
4.Add the seasoning.
SERVING:
5.Garnish with Coriander and serve.