I liked the idea of this but the crema mixture had too much chili powder and salt for my taste. I won't make this again.
Oaxacan-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl
Look for crema at Latin markets or by the supermarket's Mexican cheeses. It's slightly tangier than sour cream.
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: 1 corn cob and 1 lime wedge)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
25 Minutes
Total:
25 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 112
- Fat: 3.4g
- Saturated fat: 0.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrate: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
- Iron: 0.5mg
- Sodium: 336mg
- Calcium: 18mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons queso fresco
- 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
- 3 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 4 ears corn, shucked
- 4 lime wedges
Preparation
- 1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- 2. Combine cheese and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl.
- 3. Place corn on grill rack. Cover and grill 8 minutes or until lightly charred, turning occasionally. Place corn on a serving plate; drizzle with crema mixture. Serve with lime wedges.
Oaxacan-Style Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family, Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Meatless
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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