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Title: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 09:08:52 AM: This does not look good to me but after the holiday I got to try it.....One for the team ??? ??? ??? ???

http://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/a38615/mexican-street-corn-best-elote-recipe/
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: teesquare on May 22, 2016, 09:13:40 AM: You get a pass on that one...a real treat for me as a kid was Elote....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elote

But it is NOT a hot dog! :D ;)
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 09:17:58 AM: Quote from: teesquare on May 22, 2016, 09:13:40 AM
You get a pass on that one...a real treat for me as a kid was Elote....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elote

But it is NOT a hot dog! :D ;)

Come on just one little dog with globs of mayo :D :D :D :D It is funny but I love mayo but not on dogs.

Was the above recipe the way you had it as a kid?
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: teesquare on May 22, 2016, 10:24:37 AM: Was the above recipe the way you had it as a kid?

There variations based on each vendor or family recipe, of course...But my favorite is as follow:

1. Steam the corn on the cob

2. Allow it to cool enough that you can handle it and poke skewer into one end for a "handle"

3. shmear ( see what I did there "shmear"... ;) ) the corn with mayo. If the corn is too hot - the mayo will liquify too much, if the corn is too cool - it will just remain on the surface of the corn, so..."warm" corn in the Goldilocks Zone is perfect ( not too hot..not too cold...) You can use lime flavored mayo here for a nice bright note in the flavor.

4. Dust or pack on Cotija to your liking ( pronounced co-TEE-ha...really... :) ) cheese - which is a Mexican treasure - similar to a mild parmesan that is made with fresh farmers cheese in Mexico (which you can substitute with fine parmesan if you cannot ind Cotija in your area, it is a little different in flavor - but the idea is close ) - then us on as much cayenne, or jalapeño - or chili powder - or even a combination of the above to your liking. If you can't take the heat of the pepper - try dusting on some smoked paprika
And - a squeeze or 2 of lime juice if you used regular mayo...or just like more lime flavor.

Making my mouth water, and bringing back memories as I write this.....good times.... ;)
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: muebe on May 22, 2016, 10:43:12 AM: We used to have a lady in my neighborhood who would come around selling Elote from a cart.

Where I live now that same lady would be arrested :P
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: teesquare on May 22, 2016, 11:39:36 AM: Quote from: muebe on May 22, 2016, 10:43:12 AM
We used to have a lady in my neighborhood who would come around selling Elote from a cart.

Where I live now that same lady would be arrested :P

We always had local vendors like that lady - and folks with the tamale carts..man that food was great. Always a shame when regulations designed for
"public safety" get in the way of good food and cultural heritage.....
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: TwoPockets on May 22, 2016, 12:04:32 PM: My wife puts mayo on corn on the cob, but she puts mayo on everything.
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: smokeasaurus on May 22, 2016, 12:45:17 PM: Nope. Mayo on a dog......Nope. Mayo on corn....Nope.

Nope.
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Big Dawg on May 22, 2016, 01:28:38 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 22, 2016, 12:45:17 PM
Nope. Mayo on a dog......Nope. Mayo on corn....Nope.

Nope.

As a man who grew up eating Italian Tuna Salad (Chicken of the Sea, chopped onion & celery, and olive oil) I am in 100% agreement.

Besides, we all know . . . .

http://youtu.be/H3y2xjof1fY

BD
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 08:58:49 PM: I love harry but ketchup on a dog with mustard is great LOL It "makes my day"
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 09:00:01 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 22, 2016, 12:45:17 PM
Nope. Mayo on a dog......Nope. Mayo on corn....Nope.

Nope.

I agree but got to try it once on corn.....just once
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: teesquare on May 22, 2016, 09:18:05 PM: Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 22, 2016, 12:45:17 PM
Nope. Mayo on a dog......Nope. Mayo on corn....Nope.

Nope.

It is a treat that you cannot get your head around until you try it. The mayo kind of "disappears" in the flavor profile - and in reality, it just acts as a glue for the other ingredients. Think of it in the same manner as how you use mustard or mayo on meat as a glue for the rub. That's all.
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 09:59:25 PM: That's all.
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Wow Tee from mayo to a great song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Na3IEjaq0
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Smokin Soon on May 22, 2016, 11:53:01 PM: And then there was that night 30 years ago in Ensenada. Stumbled out of Papa's & Beer and there was a cart full of these things. I thought it was tasty at the time. Probably had too much sun that day and not using good judgement.
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Big Dawg on May 23, 2016, 05:28:44 PM: Quote from: teesquare on May 22, 2016, 09:18:05 PM
Quote from: smokeasaurus on May 22, 2016, 12:45:17 PM
Nope. Mayo on a dog......Nope. Mayo on corn....Nope.

Nope.

It is a treat that you cannot get your head around until you try it. The mayo kind of "disappears" in the flavor profile - and in reality, it just acts as a glue for the other ingredients. Think of it in the same manner as how you use mustard or mayo on meat as a glue for the rub. That's all.

I don't know, Tee. I tried for the first time, last week, at my favorite Mexican Restaurant (http://hottaco.com/) here in Charlotte. I thought it was all sour cream. I took one bite and almost gagged.

I think Granmom Bastone was right to stay away from that stuff ! ! !

BD
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Elzic on May 24, 2016, 07:40:37 PM: I'd be down with trying that....

and for the record, Mayo has it's place on a hot dog... If you aren't familiar with them, Google "Tucson Sonoran Hot Dog"

so good.

They are the reason I could never live there....

"The Sonoran hot dog is like no other. The frank is wrapped in bacon and grilled until it's crispy. It's then stuffed into a split-top roll called a bolillo (pronouced boh-lee-yoh) — often made in Mexican bakeries — and topped with pinto beans, chopped tomatoes, grilled and raw onions, mayonnaise, mustard and jalapeño salsa. A roasted chile güero (a pale pepper) is typically served on the side."

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/tucsons-savory-invention-sonoran-hot-dog-n406211 (http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/tucsons-savory-invention-sonoran-hot-dog-n406211)

(http://media1.s-nbcnews.com/j/newscms/2015_33/1163856/guero_canelo_4e90f83704589a3de2846caf1e38bce3.nbcnews-ux-600-480.jpg)
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: TentHunteR on May 24, 2016, 09:42:31 PM: Quote from: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 09:08:52 AM
This does not look good to me but after the holiday I got to try it.....

I love the stuff! If you like Parmesan on popcorn, then you will love Mexican-style Corn.

The owner of the local Mexican restaurant introduced us to Elote some years ago, and ironically he is originally from Cotija, the town the cheese is named after.

I just use Queso Fresco, when we make it.
Title: Re: Tee better not read this......lots of mayo on corn????yes not dogs but corn
Post by: Tailgating is my game on May 25, 2016, 01:03:35 AM: Quote from: TentHunteR on May 24, 2016, 09:42:31 PM
Quote from: Tailgating is my game on May 22, 2016, 09:08:52 AM
This does not look good to me but after the holiday I got to try it.....

I love the stuff! If you like Parmesan on popcorn, then you will love Mexican-style Corn.

The owner of the local Mexican restaurant introduced us to Elote some years ago, and ironically he is originally from Cotija, the town the cheese is named after.

I just use Queso Fresco, when we make it.

Thanks I will try it