Description
Learn how to get that perfect charred, smoky flavor on your Mexican street corn. This guide covers direct flame and broiler techniques for authentic Elote.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ears of corn, husked and cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your heat source: Use a gas grill on high heat, a charcoal grill, or your oven’s broiler.
- If using a grill, place corn directly over the flame. Turn the corn frequently using tongs to ensure even charring on all sides. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- If using a broiler, preheat your broiler to high. Place corn on a baking sheet. Broil for 5-7 minutes per side, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Once charred, remove corn from heat.
- Brush corn with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For an extra smoky flavor, you can add a few wood chips to your grill.
- Ensure good ventilation if using your broiler.
- Don’t be afraid of some black spots; that’s where the flavor is!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Grilling or Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ear of corn
- Calories: Approximately 100-120 (will vary based on toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 5mg (before salt)
- Fat: Approximately 3g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 20g
- Fiber: Approximately 2g
- Protein: Approximately 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg