Mexican Street Corn (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ To Make the Corn
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4 fresh ears of corn, cleaned and husk-free
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2 tablespoons chilled butter
→ For the Sauce
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1/3 cup mayo
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1 teaspoon of chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Juice from 1 lime (around 1/4 cup)
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Salt to your liking
→ Make the Slaw
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8 ounces of thinly shredded purple cabbage
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8 ounces of thinly shredded green cabbage
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1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced and seeded
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 jalapeño, finely minced without seeds
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4 green onions, sliced thin
→ For Toppings
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2 ounces of crumbled cotija cheese
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Extra cilantro, chopped
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Some finely chopped green onion
# Instructions:
01 -
Warm up your grill and place a grill-safe pan on medium-high heat.
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Grab your corn cobs and cover them all over with the butter while they're uncooked. Leave them aside to get the rest going.
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Mix mayo, chili powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk it until smooth, then toss in salt as needed.
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In a big bowl, throw in the green and purple cabbage, sliced bell pepper, cilantro, minced jalapeño, and green onions. Pour most of the prepared mayonnaise dressing on top (keep some extra for the corn), and stir till it’s all coated evenly.
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Pop the butter-slathered corn on the hot grill and cook for roughly 8-10 minutes. Turn them every so often so the charring happens everywhere. Once they’re nicely grilled, take them off and allow them to cool a little.
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Once your grilled corn is cool enough to touch, carefully slice off the kernels with a sharp blade.
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Spread your slaw on a platter evenly. Scatter the cut-up grilled corn on top, drizzle the remaining sauce, then finish off with cotija crumbles. Add more cilantro or green onions if you like.
# Notes:
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This colorful dish mixes charred corn with crisp veggies and a creamy lime-based sauce, inspired by classic Mexican street flavors.
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It’s great for barbecues, summer parties, or festive weekends like Memorial Day or the 4th of July.
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Turn it into a full meal with something like Carne Asada, grilled shrimp, or juicy chicken kabobs.