Cast Iron Elote Food

SKILLET ELOTE (MEXICAN STREET CORN)

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, and chili powder together in a bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
• Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for 5 minutes without stirring. Toss around with a spatula and cook until corn has started to brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Add reserved mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly combined. Add cilantro and stir again. Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle cotija cheese over the top.

COPYCAT SWEETGREEN CORN ELOTE BOWL

Steps:

• For the Salad:.
• In a medium pot, combine quinoa, a large pinch of salt and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Top with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook 12 minutes. Remove lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until water is evaporated and quinoa is tender but still al dente, about 4 minutes more.
• Preheat a large cast iron skillet over high heat. When smoking, add olive oil, swirl to coat and add corn. Season with salt and pepper, toss to coat and place a lid or overturned skillet on top to prevent corn popping. Cook, carefully lifting lid to stir occasionally, until corn is darkly charred, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Divide romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, goat cheese and radishes among two serving bowls. Top with tortilla chips, lime wedges and cilantro, and serve with romesco dressing.
• For the Romesco Dressing:.
• Preheat a cast iron skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl to coat. Add red bell peppers, season with salt and pepper and cook until charred and softened, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a blender and let cool. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, mayonnaise, nuts, sherry vinegar, garlic and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Blend until smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Dressing can be kept in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

SKILLET MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Heat a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Spread frozen corn evenly across the skillet; do not stir. Cook corn for approximately 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and coriander in a large bowl. Set aside.
• Check the corn; it should be slightly charred. If not, allow to continue cooking for 4 more minutes (stirring is fine at this point.)
• Once corn is sufficiently browned/charred, transfer to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Add cotija cheese, red onion, and cilantro and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.