Elote: maíz asado a la mexicana

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 4 ears corn (shucked)
• 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Hot Sauce (such as Cholula or Tapatio)
• 2 limes (quartered)
• 1 cup grated Cotija cheese
• 3 tablespoons tajin seasoning
• 3 tablespoons dried cilantro

Preparación

1. 1

   Fill a large pot with water and kosher salt, turn on the heat to high and bring the water to a boil. Add the corn, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove corn and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

2. 2

   Spray grill pan with nonstick spray and turn on medium-high heat. Once hot add corn and char evenly by rotating every 2-3 minutes.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl add Cotija cheese, Tajin, dried cilantro, and stir with a whisk to combine. Pour into a narrow platter that is suitable for dredging the corn.

4. 4

   First, brush a layer of melted butter on each cob, then follow by brushing on a layer of mayo. Roll corn cob in the elote seasoning until it is fully coated. Serve with hot sauce and lime quartered limes for an extra kick of flavor!