- Elote
Elote (
Nahuatl : elotl) or choclo (Quechua ), roasted corn on the cob, is a popular street food served inMexico . In Mexico, Chicago, and in the south of the United States, it is customary to consume elotes like a popsicle on a stick or by grasping the roasted husk of the ear of corn that have been pulled down to form a "handle". Hot chile sauce can be spread on the elote as well as other condiments such as butter, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheese, lemon juice, and salt. Powdered lemon pepper seasoning is used on elote in Texas.Some people prefer to eat elote cut off the cob. The above toppings are mixed into the corn and eaten with a spoon.
In the urban zones of Mexico the "eloteros" are people who specifically dedicate themselves to selling elotes and transporting them in a manual covered cart. Some eloteros move from place to place, while others stay in one spot. The customers can choose elotes and toppings according to their preference. The eloteros roast the elotes, in their husks, over coals, and splash salt water on them until the husk begin to scorch. The stores and the carts that sell elotes also sell other food items such as esquites and epazote.
External links
* [http://www.simplefoodie.com/recipe.htm?id=867 Elote Recipe]
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