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Charred Corn Elote Bowl

Everything you love about street corn, loosened into a bowl you can eat with a spoon. Char the kernels hard so they keep a smoky bite under the dressing.

10 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
22 min
Total
Cobs of corn charred dark over an open flame

Per serving

430kcal
  • Protein12 g
  • Carbs44 g
  • Fat25 g

Flavor profile

SweetSaltySourSpicyUmamiBitterRich
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a cast iron pan until it shimmers. Add corn in one layer and leave it alone so it blisters.

    6 min
  2. 2

    Toss once, then char the second side. You want dark spots, not a full stir fry.

    4 min
  3. 3

    Whisk mayo, sour cream, lime juice and zest, and chili powder into a loose dressing.

    2 min
  4. 4

    Fold the warm corn into the dressing. Top with cotija, coriander, and jalapeno.

    1 min

From the kitchen

  • Leftover bowl folds straight into scrambled eggs the next morning.

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