Mexican Street Corn Must Try (Print Version)
Sweet corn tossed with creamy sauce, cotija cheese, chili and lime. A must-try Mexican street food classic.
# Ingredients:
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1 pound (450 g) frozen corn
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
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1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Lime salt, optional, to taste
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1/2 cup (65 g) cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled
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1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
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Chili powder, to taste
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1 lime, cut into wedges
# Instructions:
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Bring 240 ml of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
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Add frozen corn to the boiling water. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kernels are heated through and tender.
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While the corn simmers, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, and both salts in a bowl. Stir until a uniform sauce forms.
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Once corn is cooked, drain thoroughly and return to the pan. Allow to cool for approximately 3 minutes.
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Fold the sriracha-mayo mixture into the warm corn, ensuring all kernels are evenly coated.
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Divide the dressed corn among four serving cups. Top with crumbled cotija, fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, char corn kernels in a dry skillet before mixing with the dressing.