Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 ears of corn
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (crumbled or grated)
- 1 lime (quartered)
- Hot sauce (such as Valentina or Tapatio), to taste
- Chili powder (such as Tajin or ancho chile), to taste
- 4 wooden sticks (for corn handles)
Instructions
- Boil the Corn: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Shuck the corn by removing the husks, silk, and stalks. Add the ears of corn to the boiling water, cover the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until tender. Then, remove the corn from the water and set aside.
- Insert Wooden Sticks: Once the corn cools enough to handle but remains warm, carefully insert a wooden stick into the core of each ear to create a comfortable handle for eating.
- Apply Toppings and Serve: Brush each ear of corn with about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Sprinkle approximately 2 tablespoons of crumbled or grated cotija cheese over the mayonnaise. Squeeze a wedge of lime over each ear, then add hot sauce and chili powder according to your personal taste preferences. Repeat these steps for all ears of corn and serve immediately for the best flavor experience.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh cotija cheese and fresh lime wedges.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce and chili powder according to your spice tolerance.
- You can grill the corn instead of boiling for a smokier flavor if desired.
- Wooden sticks make eating less messy and more convenient.
- Store any leftovers wrapped in foil in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
