Description
Discover simple yet flavorful garnishes to elevate your Mexican street corn. These easy additions turn a tasty side into a memorable dish.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or Tajin seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Chop fresh cilantro finely.
- Crumble cotija cheese into small pieces.
- Cut limes into wedges for serving.
- Combine chili powder or Tajin seasoning with optional smoked paprika and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
- After cooking your Mexican street corn, sprinkle generously with crumbled cotija cheese.
- Add a good amount of chopped cilantro over the corn.
- Dust the corn with your chili powder mixture.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder to your taste.
- Fresh lime juice brightens all the flavors.
- Cotija cheese provides a salty, tangy counterpoint.
- Cilantro adds a fresh herbaceous note.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Garnish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garnish portion
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg