MEXICAN STREET-CORN PALETA (CORN, SOUR CREAM AND LIME POPSICLE)
Fany Gerson makes her paletas, Mexican fruit ice-pops, the traditional way: with real fruit for intense flavors. Although this flavor isn't traditional, it was inspired by esquites, a favorite Mexican street food of corn dressed with sour cream, lime and chile. To make it, infuse milk with fresh sweet corn and chile, and then blend it into a smooth base. Fold in some lime and sautéed corn for texture, and freeze for a rich, sweet-savory treat.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories snack, ice creams and sorbets, dessert
Time 9h45m
Yield About 20 3-ounce pops
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the milk, 2 1/2 cups corn kernels, cobs, serrano chile, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and sugar in a stockpot. (If your corn is very sweet, reduce the sugar slightly.) Place over medium heat, stirring the bottom with a spatula. Bring to a simmer, and reduce the heat to maintain it; do not boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is mostly tender, about 15 minutes from when it comes to a simmer.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, and remove the corn cobs and serrano chile and reserve. Working in batches if necessary, blend the milk mixture in a blender until smooth. Blend in sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and more salt or sugar to taste. Transfer milk mixture to a bowl, add the corn cobs (and serrano, if you like) and chill at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- Heat butter in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until foamy. Add the remaining corn and a few pinches of salt. Sauté until the corn is nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes. If the bottom of the pan is browning, stir in some water until it fully evaporates. Transfer to a bowl, chill and reserve.
- Remove the cobs and serrano again and discard. Divide the sautéed corn among your Popsicle molds (about 1 tablespoon each if using 3-ounce molds). Divide the milk mixture into the molds. Give each a gentle stir to distribute the corn. Freeze for 50 minutes, or until just hard enough to stand the Popsicle sticks up, insert sticks and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours more. To unmold, dip the molds for a moment in hot water, and remove the paletas. Sprinkle with chile powder, if desired.
LIGHTER SKILLET MEXICAN STREET CORN
Mexican street corn in a skillet version for those times when grilling is not an option. I made this version lighter by using lower fat and calorie ingredients. This recipe is super fast, so it can be whipped up at the last minute if necessary.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Run a knife down the ears of corn to remove the kernels.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn kernels. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in 3 tablespoons cotija cheese and yogurt. Mix well. Squeeze juice from 1/2 of the lime on top. Continue to stir until kernels are cooked through, about 8 minutes total.
- Cut remaining 1/2 lime into wedges. Serve corn topped with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 198.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SKILLET MEXICAN STREET CORN
This fast to prepare side dish takes on the flavors of elote, a popular Mexican favorite!
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Corn
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a 14-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the skillet. Spread frozen corn evenly across the skillet; do not stir. Cook corn for approximately 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and coriander in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Check the corn; it should be slightly charred. If not, allow to continue cooking for 4 more minutes (stirring is fine at this point.)
- Once corn is sufficiently browned/charred, transfer to the bowl with dressing and toss to coat. Add cotija cheese, red onion, and cilantro and mix until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 155.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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