Elotes/esquites Recipe
mexican street corn, grilled with cotija cheese, chipotle aioli, rocco’s spice
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Ingredients
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Elotes/Esquites Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
- 2
Prepare the Chipotle Aioli
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- 3
Assemble the Elotes/Esquites
Once the corn is grilled, remove it from the grill and let it cool slightly. If making esquites, cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a serving bowl. If making elotes, leave the corn on the cob.
- 4
Add Toppings
Drizzle the chipotle aioli over the corn or corn kernels. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and Rocco’s spice blend. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- 5
Serve
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
