How to Make an Elote Preparado

Corn may seem like a boring food or side to some people. While others have experimented with this food item and made it into a delicious snack. When I describe an elote preparado (aka prepared corn) to others their reactions are usually confused and disgusted, but once they try it they are immediately in love with this snack. There are many interpretations of this snack, so here is my mouth watering recipe of an elote preparado.

Ingredients

1 can of White Corn

Mayonnaise

2 -3 limes

1 packet of Chile Naranja

Salt and Pepper

Directions

1. Open the can of corn and pour it into a pot. Place the pot on the stove on medium heat and continuously stir the corn until hot.
2. While the corn is heating up, start preparing the Chile Naranja to a creamy consistency.
3. Open the Chile Naranja into a bowl, cut the limes, and squeeze it into the bowl with the Chile. Add about 2 tablespoons of water as well so it can start being creamy.
4. Stir the Chile and add salt and pepper to your liking. If you want more lime you can add more as well. I add two limes and it leaves the perfect citrusy flavor.

How I Prepare My Elote

• I pour my serving of corn into a bowl and squeeze some lime onto my corn.
• Next I start adding some Chile Naranja. I love my corn to be spicy, so I add about 3-4 tablespoons.
• Then I add about 1-2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is added to cool down the spice a bit, but never add too much to overpower the flavor.
• Lastly I sprinkle some parmesan cheese onto my corn and mix it all together.

Fun Facts On Elote Preparados

• To make this snack more fun crush some Hot Cheetos or Takis. It will add more spice and flavor to the elote.
• The reason I use white corn instead of yellow corn is because white corn is not as sweet as yellow which can throw off the flavors of the snack. White corn absorbs all the ingredients being used, and it does not leave a sweet aftertaste.
• At my hometown, there are many snack stands that make elote preparados. If you do not want to make these, go out and support a local snack stand around your area. They will never disappoint!!