Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes Callejeros)

Grilled Mexican-street style corn-on-the-cob, slathered in heaps of butter, mayonnaise, lime, cojita cheese and spices, easily made in your own kitchen in less than 20 minutes. 

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Grilled Mexican Street Corn (Elotes Callejeros)

Technically serves 4 (I can eat 3 in one sitting, so...) 

The stuff you need (measurements don't need to be exact): 

4 ears of corn, husks removed (keep the ends on as handles)

Bit of oil (for brushing)

Some mayonnaise, say about 1/4 cup (some people like to mix in sour cream or Mexican crema too, do it if you like)

Some butter

1/2 cup grated Cotija cheese (if you can't find Cotija, substitute with grated Parmesan or feta)

A lime, cut into wedges

Ground smoked paprika and cayenne powder, or whatever Mexican chilli powders you have on hand (ancho, guajillo or chile pequin are highly recommended)

Brush the corn with a bit of vegetable oil. Grill in a heavy pan (or you can BBQ or roast in the oven) over medium-high heat for 15 minutes, turning frequently, until charred and golden.

Brush generously with butter, then mayonnaise. A pastry brush helps, but if not the back of a spoon will do just fine.

 Sprinkle generously with cheese and smoked paprika/cayenne/ your choice of chilli powders. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze all over.

Admire the sheer beauty of what you just made. Take close-ups, put them on Instagram #nom, excitedly tease your friends.

THEN ATTACK LIKE A RAVENOUS HYENA.