If you’ve never had Mexican Street Corn, you are missing out! This dish is a must-try for anyone who loves corn. Mexican Street Corn is a popular dish with fresh corn, Mexican Crema, cheese, spices, and lime juice. The result is a sweet, savory, and spicy dish that will leave you wanting more. When buying fresh corn, look for ears that are bright yellow and have green husks. The kernels should be plump and firm, and there should be no brown spots. Avoid ears of corn that have dried-out husks or kernels that are shriveled. Mexican Crema: This is a type of Mexican sour cream that is thinner and less tangy than regular sour cream. You can find it in the Hispanic section of your grocery store, or you can substitute regular sour cream. Mayonaise: This recipe uses regular mayonnaise, low fat, or Vegenaise (vegan mayonnaise). You can substitute it with extra crema or sour cream if you’re not a fan. Cheese: I like to use cotija cheese, but you can substitute it with feta or any type of shredded cheese you like. Garlic: I like to use fresh garlic for this recipe, but you can substitute it with garlic powder. Cilantro: Cilantro (aka fresh coriander) is a fresh herb with a slightly citrusy flavor. If you’re not a fan, you can leave it out or substitute it with another fresh herb like parsley. Lime juice and zest: Use freshly squeezed juice for the best possible flavor, and be sure to zest the lime first to keep things easy. Spices: Instead of using chili powder which is an American spice mix, I use cumin, paprika, and ground chili pepper (such as cyan pepper). You can use chili powder instead of individual spices if you’re in the US. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
