Jun 09 2026

Maiz Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Make Maiz Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Corn

    In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil. Add the corn kernels and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked corn, butter, salt, and lime juice. Stir well until the butter is melted and all ingredients are well mixed.

  3. 3

    Add Cheese and Spices

    Fold in the Cotija cheese and chili powder into the corn mixture. Make sure the cheese is evenly distributed throughout the corn.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle on top of the corn mixture as a garnish before serving.

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