What is an Elote?
Elote, pronounced as ‘ee-low-tay,’ is a side dish featuring sweet grilled corn on the cob, smothered in a luscious blend of crema (or sour cream), mayonnaise, and various spices. The combination of sweet, slightly charred corn with the zesty sauce is irresistibly delightful.
Elote is a popular street food often enjoyed during Mexican festivals, particularly Cinco de Mayo, which is why it’s aptly named Mexican Street Corn.
How to Cook Corn for Elote?
You can prepare the corn using your preferred method, whether it’s simple Boiled Corn on the Cob or Instant Pot Corn on the Cob. During the grilling season, we especially enjoy making Grilled Corn in Foil, which imparts a delightful smoky flavor.
How to Make Grilled Mexican Street Corn:
Creating Mexican Street corn is a straightforward process. It involves cooking the corn and then dressing it with the sauce, cheese, and cilantro. Here’s how:
- Grill Corn: Wrap the corn in foil, ensuring it’s covered entirely. Double wrapping is recommended for campfire grilling. Check our comprehensive grilling corn in foil tutorial.
- Partially Unwrap: After grilling, let the corn rest inside the foil for 10 minutes. Then peel back the foil to expose most of the corn while keeping the foil underneath to serve as a holder, preventing sauce from getting on your hands.
