Vol. III  ·  atlas

Elote callejero.

25 min

Charred corn dressed in mayo, lime, salty cheese, and a flick of chilli. Eat over the sink; let the kernels fall.

4 servings
  • 4 corn on the cobs husked
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 lime zested and cut into wedges
  • 60 g queso fresco or feta crumbled fine
  • 1 tsp chilli powder Tajín if you have it
  1. 01

    Char the corn directly over a gas flame or in a smoking-hot dry pan, turning, until blackened in patches all over.

  2. 02

    Stir the mayo with the lime zest. Brush each cob, then roll in the cheese to coat.

  3. 03

    Dust with chilli, squeeze over lime, and eat hot.