Ingredients
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16 ounces frozen corn, husked (on the cob or off) or 4 ears fresh corn, grilled
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh is best- i use half of a lime
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3 tablespoons epazote, chopped, if you can get it or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
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1 chipotle pepper, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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ground dried chilies or chili powder
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parmesan cheese
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epazote or cilantro, chopped
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salt
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lime wedge
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1 green chili pepper
Instructions
- STOVE TOP METHOD: Heat a large skillet on high heat and add corn to DRY skillet. Cook stirring loose kernels or turning cobs often until kernels begin to brown- about 3-5 minutes. If using, add the minced chile near the end and stir often to make sure it doesn't burn, cooking just until the pepper is soft. Go to step 3 --.
- GRILLING METHOD:my FAVE- grill corn over med hot coals turning to cook all sides and char a few of the kernels. If desired, grill a fresh chili pepper alongside the corn, dice and add to butter. Go to step 3 --.
- FINISH: Combine lime juice, salt, butter and chipotles and or peppers in 1/4 cup water. Pour into pan with kernels OR baste over corn at the end of the grilling time. Remove from grill to covered dish. Pour remaining sauce over corn.
- Sprinkle the salt and epazote or cilantro over the corn.
- Cover and remove from heat.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Taste to make sure there is enough salt and lime for your taste.
- Serve with any of the toppings listed or use your creativity and come up with your own topping ideas. I LOVE it with lots of lime and chile and just an added pinch of salt!
- In mexico the vendors usually serve this on the cob, offering toppings like chili powder, mayo, catsup or a little cheese, a style that would be like our parmesan. People can top as they wish, walking along the street shopping and site seeing while snacking on this deliciously different treat.
- Hope you enjoy it!