Mexican Style Roasted Corn Food

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN ROASTED CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Take the corn and pull the husks back being careful not to remove them.
• Under cold running water take off the fibers from the corn and rinse the husks and cob well.
• If you would like you can butter the corn at this time, but it just adds calories, and i think it tastes great without it.
• Pull the husks back over the cleaned corn so they look as they did before you cleaned them.
• Wrap each corn in foil and place in the middle of your oven, directly on the rack.
• After 30 minutes the corn should be roasted and done. let cool.
• Then all you need to do is slather on enough mayo, chili powder, and lemon pepper to your taste and enjoy.

MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place corn, in husks, directly on the oven rack.
• Roast in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Peel down husks and rub each ear of corn with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle each with Cotija cheese, cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice. Serve.

MEXICAN STYLE CORN

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently place ears of corn into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until corn is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Remove an ear of corn with tongs and spread about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise all over the kernels. Squeeze about 1 tablespoon of margarine over the ear of corn in a zig-zag line, turning the ear as you squeeze. Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the ear and dust with chili powder. Repeat with remaining ears of corn.

THE BEST MEXICAN ROASTED CORN

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Brush corn lightly with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 20-25 minutes. 2. Working with one ear of corn at time brush with mayonnaise, sprinkle with cheese, cilantro and chile powder, pressing it onto the corn to help it stick. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges. ENJOY!!

ELOTES ASADOS

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
• Put the corn in their husks on the grill grate over direct heat. Cover the grill and cook, uncovering the grill and rotating the corn every 5 minutes or so, until the husks are evenly charred, about 15 minutes total.
• Alternatively, you can grill the corn on the stovetop. Heat a large cast-iron pan or grill over medium-high heat until very hot and smoking, about 5 minutes. Working in batches depending on the size of your pan or grill, put the corn in their husks on the hot pan. Cover the pan with a lid; you can also use a large skillet to cover it. Cook, uncovering the pan and rotating the corn every 5 minutes or so, until the husks are evenly charred, about 20 minutes total.
• Meanwhile, combine the crema, mayonnaise and lime juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Thin with 1 tablespoon of water if needed. Cover and chill the crema mixture until ready to serve.
• Pull back the corn husks and silks, leaving the husks attached to the base of the cobs. Using a pastry brush or a butter knife, spread the crema mixture on the corn. Transfer the corn to a platter, sprinkle generously with the Cotija on all sides and season with salt. Serve with reserved lime wedges for squeezing over the corn.

MEXICAN ROASTED CORN ON THE COB (GOOD FOR A BBQ)

Steps:

• Roast corn on the bbq or in the oven.
• mix together chili powder, salt and pepper.
• (You can boil it too but it's not as good).
• coat in mayonnaise. (roll the corn in it to get an even layer).
• Coat in cheese. (It'll stick to the Mayo).
• sprinkle all over with chili powder mixture.
• sprinkle with lime juice, to taste.

FAMOUS MEXICAN STREET CORN

Steps:

• Grill, roast or broil corn to your liking.
• Spread cooked corn with a thin layer of mayonnaise or sour cream, then roll in cheese to coat.
• Sprinkle with cayenne.
• Squeeze lime juice from wedges to taste. Enjoy!