ELOTE ASADO

Grilled Corn Cob Bites with Chile and Lime.

Prep Time: 20 min. | Soak Time: 10 min. | Gill Time: 15 min. | Total Time: 45min. | Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

6 large ears of corn, husks and silks removed ½ cup snipped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon ground ancho chile pepper 2 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel ¼ - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ¼ cup butter, melted 2 tablespoon mayonnaise or salad dressing 2 tablespoon Mexican crema or sour cream 2 tablespoon lime juice Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Cut each ear of corn into thirds. Place corn pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Let soak for 10 minutes.

STEP 2: In a small bowl stir together cilantro, ground ancho chile pepper, lime peel, and cayenne pepper; set aside.

STEP 3: In an extra-large bowl whisk together butter, mayonnaise, crema, and lime juice; set aside. Drain corn. For a charcoal or gas grill, place corn on a grill directly over medium-high heat. Cover and grill for 15 to 20 minutes or until corn is tender, turning every 5 minutes and brushing with butter mixture several times during the last 5 minutes of grilling.

STEP 4: Place grilled corn in the remaining butter mixture in the bowl; toss to coat. Sprinkle cilantro mixture over corn; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt.