How to Make Gochujang Elotes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of elotes, the popular Mexican street food made with grilled corn, then you're going to love this unique twist on the classic recipe. Gochujang elotes take the traditional flavors of elotes and infuse them with a spicy, tangy kick from the Korean chili paste, gochujang. This dish is perfect for anyone who loves bold, flavorful foods and is looking to try something new and exciting.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema
  • ¼ cup Korean red chili pepper paste (gochujang)
  • ¼ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix Cotija cheese, mayonnaise, crema, chili pepper paste, cilantro, and garlic in a large bowl. Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 48g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 723mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 257mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 366mg