Gochujang Elotes Recipe

Name: Gochujang Elotes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Mexican crema; 1/4 cup Korean red chili pepper paste (gochujang); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 4 ears corn; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons melted butter; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Mexican crema
1/4 cup Korean red chili pepper paste (gochujang)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 ears corn
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons melted butter
4 lime wedges

1
Mix Cotija cheese, mayonnaise, crema, chili pepper paste, cilantro, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
2
Carefully peel back the husks of each ear of corn 3/4 of the way. Remove as much silk as you can without pulling the husks off. Pull the husks back up.
3
Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add ears of corn, rotating when sides are charred, about every 5 minutes. Sprinkle each side under the husks with salt and pepper.
4
Mix melted butter into the chilled cheese mixture. Peel corn husks back without detaching. Use a spoon to coat the corn with the cheese mixture on all sides. Serve with lime wedges.

500

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Mexican crema, 1/4 cup Korean red chili pepper paste (gochujang), and more.

Yes, Gochujang Elotes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Gochujang Elotes

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