Ingredients
Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.
Serves 4
Choose any positive whole number of servings. Ingredients and measured amounts in steps scale together. Times, temperatures and equipment stay unchanged. For larger yields, cook separate original-size batches. Counted ingredients can become fractions; beat eggs before dividing them. Fixed correction-water checks remain fixed.
Corn
Coating
Finish
Equipment
Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; grill or oven broiler; tongs.
Check all product labels and cross-contact. Diet groups describe this listed draft, not every substitution.
Steps
Grill · About 20 min
- Brush 4 corn cobs, 20 ml neutral oil with its oil and grill over medium heat 15–20 minutes, turning, until tender and lightly charred.
Check: Look for this result: tender and lightly charred.
Coat · About 5 min
- Mix 60 g mayonnaise, 60 g sour cream, 20 ml lime juice and brush over hot corn.
Finish · About 5 min
- Scatter 80 g cotija cheese, crumbled, 1 tsp chili powder, 15 g coriander and serve warm.
Tips
- Turn corn regularly so the kernels cook without burning.
- Use the texture and doneness checks in the method; cooking times depend on your pan and heat.
Substitutions
- Use feta instead of cotija, reducing extra salt.
Storage
- Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or within one hour in heat above 32°C / 90°F. Store covered at 4°C / 40°F or below. Use within two days for this draft.
- Reheat cooked dishes to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning for even heating. Serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts directly from safe refrigeration.
Make ahead
- Prepare the measured ingredients for Elote one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
FAQ
What matters most when making Elote?
Turn corn regularly so the kernels cook without burning.
What can I substitute in Elote?
Use feta instead of cotija, reducing extra salt.
Can I prepare Elote ahead?
Prepare the measured ingredients for Elote one day ahead. Refrigerate chopped vegetables and other perishable ingredients separately; complete the staged cooking on the serving day.
Food safety references
FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating
