Jul 13 2026
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Elotes Recipe

Inspired by Alas de Frida
Time30m
Serves4

Corn on the cob slathered in mayonnaise, queso fresco and tajin, served with a slice of lime

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil or Grill Corn

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender. Alternatively, you can grill the corn over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally until charred and cooked through.

  2. 2

    Prepare Toppings

    While the corn is cooking, crumble the queso fresco into a bowl. Set it aside. Prepare the Tajín seasoning in another small bowl.

  3. 3

    Cut Limes

    Slice the limes into wedges and set them aside. These will be served alongside the elotes.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Coat Corn

    Once the corn is cooked, remove it from the pot or grill and let it cool slightly. Using a brush or spoon, slather the mayonnaise generously over the corn, ensuring all sides are covered.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the mayo-coated corn, followed by a generous dusting of Tajín seasoning to taste.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Place the prepared elotes on a serving platter and offer lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the corn just before eating.

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