Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican Corn on the CobCapi Peck is a chef and owner of one of my favorite restaurants, Trio's. I asked her to come out to the Garden Home Retreat to be a guest chef on my half hour show, P. Allen Smith Gardens. My instructions to her were to prepare a dish using locally grown produce and to make it simple. She delighted us with this Mexican corn-on-the-cob or Elote. It's a popular treat in Mexico that is purchased from street vendors.

The Cotija cheese is essential to the recipe, Capi advises not to substitute. It is available at most grocery stores and you will definitely find it at a Mexican market. She also said to prepare two ears per person, because that's just how tasty it is!
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Ingredients


10-12 fresh ears of corn on the cob, preferably bi-color sweet corn
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
cayenne pepper to taste
2 cups grated Cotija cheese
2 to 3 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions


Shuck corn and boil or steam until crisp tender; about 5 to 7 minutes. You can also grill or roast the corn; leave the husk on if you prepare it this way.

Sprinkle grated Cotija cheese on a large plate.

Spread mayonnaise on each ear of corn. Roll the corn cobs in the cheese, sprinkle with cayenne and squeeze a lime wedge over.
Serves 6 - 8

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Mexican Corn

by Lynn Falkowski on February 26, 2010 03:34
My favorite food is corn, fresh from the field which I purchase from our local farmer's market in Sag Harbor. When the crop first comes in, I have been know to have 4 or 5 ear for dinner. Nothing else. Just corn. This recipe sounds so amazing. I can't wait until July to try it. And from here on in, all my corn will be steamed or grilled. No more boiling huge pots of water and destroying flavor.
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cornon the cob

by william wallace on January 24, 2010 09:03
Thanks for the cooking tips. I enjoy corn in the summer. Ususually cooks boil the corn in water. Now I will grill it on the BBQ. William Wallace
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cheese question

by Linda on October 27, 2009 09:58
what is and where do you find cotija cheese
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sides

by Jacquelyn Druley on October 24, 2009 12:59
Along with this wonderful corn you could serve oyster dressing or stuffing. Corn and oysters go so well together. I have a great corn and oyster casserole, but stuffing is good too. Corn, one of my favorite foods.
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Elote

by Susan P. on October 20, 2009 06:36
Try it also with white corn. Delicious!! I used to buy it from a street vendor in San Fernando, CA and he came around to our work place every afternoon. What a treat!
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cheese used in the Mexican corn

by Jack Smith on October 6, 2009 03:54
The chef says not to substitue the cheese uses in the Mexican corn, but what if someone cannot tolorate milk products? Any suggestions?
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Mexican Corn on the Cob

by Jean on October 6, 2009 07:10
I adore corn on the cob and this sounds positively yummy. Can't wait to try it. And I know just where find the Cotija.
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Montauk Daisies

by Harriet on October 5, 2009 07:25
My fall- blooming Montauk Daisies are now in full bloom. However, they are about three feet tall and not very attractive at all. They are falling over and the stalks are bare for the first foot or so. I am thinking of cutting them all down, flowers and all, just because they look so messy. What did I do wrong? Should I have cut them back earlier in the summer? I am very disappointed in this whole experience! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Elote

by Betsy Hoppe on October 5, 2009 11:33
Yummmm. Had the first taste of this several years ago from a vendor near our hospital in Rockford, IL. Never could figure out the cheese, so thanks Allen!!!
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P. Allen Smith Gardens

by Kathy Kaufman on October 2, 2009 11:45
How do I find your tv show? I will try this recipe! This summer we were able to buy Olathe, Colorado Sweet Corn. It was like candy. Kathy Kaufman Payson, AZ
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