When I was younger, I had a good neighborhood friend named Wendy. Wendy came from a hispanic family and when I would come over, her mom would feed us foods I had never seen before. One day, they had me try what they called Mexican corn. At first glance, I wasn't so sure about it. In the south, we have our corn buttered and salted, so when they put corn with mayo, cheese, and lemon juice on my plate, let's just say I was hesitant. I forced myself to take a bite, and I surely don't regret it. All the different flavors combined together just made such a pleasant taste. To this day, my mom and I still make it for dinner every once in a while.
The Mexican corn, or Elote, is a popular street food in Mexico. It's more like an appetizer, side, or snack rather than a full meal. I have researched and researched, but I cannot find out when it originated or how it came about. All I know is that Wendy's family has made this particular recipe for as long as they can remember.
Ingredients for one: 1 corn on the cob 1 tbs of mayo 1/2 cup of crumbling cheese 1 lemon/lime wedge Other seasonings (chilli powder, cayenne pepper, salt, ect.)
The dish can be served in a few different ways, but I will focus on how I have seen it be made. It starts with a grilled or boiled corn on the cob. Then, you add mayonaise, Mexican crumbling cheese, and lemon juice. Optionally, you can add salt, pepper, and chilli powder on top to add extra flavor. The ingredients sound strange, but trust me it is so delicious!