Charred Corn Recipe
charred corn, lime mayo, chile cotija cheese
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Lime Mayo
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Prepare the Corn
Husk the corn and remove all silk strands. Rinse under cool water and pat dry.
- 2
Make the Lime Mayo
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth and set aside.
Cooking Instructions
- 3
- 4
Prepare the Toppings
While the corn is grilling, crumble the cotija cheese and mix it with chili powder in a small bowl. Chop fresh cilantro if using.
- 5
Assemble the Dish
Once the corn is charred, remove it from the grill and squeeze fresh lime juice over it. Spread a generous amount of lime mayo over each ear of corn, then sprinkle with the cotija cheese and chili powder mixture. Finish with fresh cilantro, if desired.