Elote Dip Food

EASY ELOTE DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized. Add in the garlic, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
• Remove from heat and add the corn to a mixing bowl. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until combined. Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to five days.

CREAMY ELOTE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill corn for 10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes. Transfer corn to a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes. Cut kernels off the cobs.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and jalapeno and cook for 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Reduce heat to low and stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and hot sauce. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in corn and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Sprinkle chile powder over the top and garnish with cotija cheese.

ELOTE {HOT MEXICAN CORN DIP}

Steps:

• GRILLING DIRECTIONS: Roast the corn, still in the husks, over medium high heat, until the husks are well-charred, about 5 minutes.
• OVEN DIRECTIONS: Roast the corn, still in the husks, in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes.
• Set the roasted corn aside until it is cool enough to handle. Remove the corn kernels from the cobs. Combine the mayonnaise, chicken stock, hot sauce, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan or skillet.
• Add the corn to the saucepan and set the heat to medium. Warm everything through, stirring occasionally. Add the chili powder and adjust to taste.
• Transfer the corn into a serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Serve with plenty of tortilla chips for scooping. Enjoy!

ELOTE DIP

Steps:

• Stir Mexican crema, lime juice, mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, salt, and cumin together in a large bowl until well combined.
• Add corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and serrano pepper. Mix until well combined.

ELOTE APPETIZER FROM THE ELOTE CAFE

Steps:

• Over a medium-high grill, roast the corn until the husks are well charred, about 5 minutes. Turn occasionally so as not to burn the side contacting the direct heat.
• Set the roasted ears aside until cool enough to handle, then shuck them.
• Cut the kernels off the cob.
• When ready to eat, mix the mayo, hot sauce, lime juice, pepper, salt and chicken stock in a sauté pan over medium heat.
• Add the corn kernels and warm through,.
• Pour into a bowl and garnish with the cheese, cilantro and ground chili.
• Serve immediately with crispy tortilla chips.

7-LAYER ELOTE DIP

Steps:

• For the Guacamole:.
• Cut the avocados in half and remove the seed. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher, until desired consistency is reached. Add the olive oil and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt.
• For the Corn:.
• Remove the husk and silk from the corn. Grill over high heat until the outside is slightly charred, leaving some crunch on the inside of the kernels. Remove the kernels from the cob and set aside until ready to use. Adversely, you can remove the kernels from the cob and cook in a skillet over high heat.
• For the Sour Cream:.
• To make it easier to spread the sour cream, place it in a large zip top bag. Cut off one corner and use it as a pastry bag.
• For the Cilantro:.
• Clean the cilantro and roughly chop, making sure to not bruise the cilantro. Set aside until ready to use.
• For the Toasted Corn:.
• Place the toasted corn in a zip top bag and crush with a kitchen mallet or large sauté pan making sure to leave larger pieces for texture.
• For the Green Onion:.
• Clean the green onion, removing any dirt on the base. Finely slice the green onion, using both the greens and the white. Set aside until ready to use.
• Building the Dip:.
• Using a trifle dish or clear bowl, start the dip with the first layer of guacamole. Following the guacamole, add the grilled corn kernels. Using the zip top bag, add a layer of sour cream and spread evenly. Following the sour cream, add a layer of chopped cilantro. Cover the cilantro with the crumbled toasted corn. Following the toasted corn, add a layer of crumbled cotija or jack cheese. For the final layer, sprinkle the sliced green onions over the cheese and finish with a grating of fresh lime zest for flavor and color. Serve alongside warm tortilla chips.
• For the Spice Rub:.
• Combine all of the spices and seasoned salt, and set aside until ready to use.
• For the Chips:.
• Preheat canola oil in a deep fryer or large pan and heat to 350°F When ready cut the tortillas into 6 pieces each, sprinkle into hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp. Season immediately out of the fryer with the seasoned rub and serve warm. You can also make the same rub without salt, and season good quality store bought tortilla chips.