Elote Style Popcorn Food

ELOTE-STYLE POPCORN

Steps:

• Heat oil and a few popcorn kernels in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over high. When kernels pop, add 1/2 cup kernels, cover, and remove from heat; let stand 30 seconds. Return to high heat; cook until popping stops, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Toss with butter, cheese, Tajín, and salt. Add more Tajín to taste, and cayenne for extra heat, if desired.

ELOTES (MEXICAN CORN IN A CUP)

Steps:

• Heat corn in a skillet over medium heat until steaming, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain water.
• Fill several cups or mugs halfway with the corn. Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, and 1 to 2 teaspoons chile-lime seasoning to each cup. Squeeze lime juice on top.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHEESE, LIME AND CHILE (ELOTES)

Steps:

• Heat your grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, zest of 1 lime, chile powder, salt and pepper.
• Slather hot corn with mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Cut limes into wedges and serve alongside corn.

ELOTES CORN PUDDING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish with softened butter or cooking spray and set aside.
• Put corn, eggs, mayonnaise, butter, lime zest and juice, chipotle flakes, granulated sugar, brown sugar and 1 cup Cojita in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse in short bursts to break up the corn, about 1 minute, then process for 3 full minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula. Add the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and half the cilantro and again pulse in short bursts until just combined. Pour into the casserole dish, using the spatula to smooth, and bake uncovered until the pudding is barely set and a bit jiggly in the center, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Just before the 40 minute mark, microwave the popcorn according to package directions, then empty the bag into a large bowl. Add the Tajin spice, remaining cilantro and 1/4 cup Cojita. Stir with a heavy wooden spoon or potato masher, roughly crushing the popcorn.
• Top the pudding with the crushed popcorn, gently pressing it into the top with your hands (you may not use it all, depending on how thick of a popcorn crust you want). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Cojita and return to the oven, 10 minutes more. Allow to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

ELOTE PALOMITOS FOR SPUNKY MEXICAN SEASONED POPCORN

Steps:

• Mix it all together and toss with your hot popcorn! Use as little or as much as you like.
• Open a bottle of beer & wine. Pour into the appropriate glasses.
• Plug in a good movie and enjoy your night!

CHORIZO - ELOTE CAFE

Steps:

• Make "The Cure" spice rub blend. NOTE: You will be using 2 Tablespoons in this recipe. Store the remaining in an airtight container and use whenever a recipe calls for using a rub for your chicken, duck, rabbit, etc.
• Mix all ingredients together well in a large bowl, kneading as you would for bread dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate or uncover to air dry, if you can stand the pungent smell in your fridge. It will allow it to become more flavorful.
• Allow the mixture to be refrigerated for at least 6 hours or as long as 4 days, so the chorizo ripens.
• Cook in a frying pan, drain off the excess fat. (*Save the fat for making your own refried beans).