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Elote
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Elote

8 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

790
Calories
38g
Protein
58g
Fat
30g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Lime juice of 1 lime (44ml) 11
Cayenne 1 tsp (1.8g) 6
Pastry not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 8 ears of corn, husked
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or unsalted butter
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese, Parmesan, or ricotta salata
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
  • Pastry brush (special equipment)

Directions

1

Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to high. Brush grill grate with oil. Combine chile powder and cayenne in a small bowl.

2

Grill corn, turning occasionally with tongs, until cooked through and lightly charred, about 10 minutes. Remove from grill and immediately brush each ear with 1½ tsp. mayonnaise. Sprinkle each with 1 Tbsp. cheese and a pinch of chile powder mixture. Squeeze 1 lime wedge over each ear and serve.

3

Category:Mexican Food Glossary

4

Category:Spanish Food Glossary

Recipe sourced from fandom

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