Description
A delicious Mexican street corn recipe that combines sweet and savory flavors for a delightful taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Lime salt, optional, to taste
- 1/2 cup (65 g) cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
- Chili powder, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Bring 240 ml of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- Add frozen corn to the boiling water. Cover with a lid and simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kernels are heated through and tender.
- While the corn simmers, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sriracha, and both salts in a bowl. Stir until a uniform sauce forms.
- Once corn is cooked, drain thoroughly and return to the pan. Allow to cool for approximately 3 minutes.
- Fold the sriracha-mayo mixture into the warm corn, ensuring all kernels are evenly coated.
- Divide the dressed corn among four serving cups. Top with crumbled cotija, fresh cilantro, a sprinkle of chili powder, and a lime wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha and chili powder to taste for spiciness.
- Lime salt can be added for extra flavor.
- This dish is best served immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg