Mexican grilled corn with ancho lime mayonnaise and cotija
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- mayonnaise
- freshly squeezed lime juice
- ancho chili powder
- smoked paprika
In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, a little lime juice, a big spoon of ancho chili powder and a smaller spoon of smoked paprika. Refrigerate until needed.
- corn
- salted water
Boil the shucked corn in salted water for 5 minutes to pre-cook it.
Grill on a hot charcoal grill, ears running the same direction as the grates, turning until browned and caramelized but not too black.
Brush the hot corn with melted butter, then brush on a thick, complete coat of the ancho lime mayonnaise.
Butter, then a thick coat of mayo
- Cotija
Grate Cotija generously over the corn; turn and do the other side.