RANCH-STYLE ELOTE / ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN) 3 WAYS #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This is a wonderful Mexican street cart food, that is either served on the cob (Elote), or off the cob in cups (Esquites), by vendors. This is an American twist on a Mexican favorite. I would suggest trying all 3 preparation methods to see which one appeals to you. Enjoy! *Note: Prep and cook time does not include the dressing prep. Also, being that it's the dead of winter in Midwest USA when I created this, I used frozen corn on the cob, but I would suggest using fresh.I highly recommend making the dressing at least 2 hours (or more), before serving, so that the flavors have time to blend. *** At the end of the directions (Steps #12-#15), you will find the traditional ingredients for this recipe.
Provided by rosie316
Categories Corn
Time 40m
Yield 4 ears of corn, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Start by making the dressing. In a small glass bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with milk and the "Hidden Valley Ranch" seasoning mix, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (up to 24 hours) -- and away we go! --.
- "Stove-top / Broiling method for Elote": On the stove-top, boil frozen corn on the cob according to package instructions, (or micro-wave, per instructions). If using fresh, remove husks and boil corn in large sauce pan until tender. IMPORTANT: Save about 1/2 c of the water from the boiling process (it contains the starch) for the "Esquites" preparation method.
- While corn is boiling, preheat oven to 500* F with a rack set in middle of oven.
- When the corn is cooked thru, remove the ears of corn to a platter.
- Okay, here is where we can 'part ways' on cooking methods -- but for now, I'm sticking with the stove-top / broiler method for "Elote".
- Now that the corn is cooked, line a baking tray with aluminum foil. Brush each ear of corn with the melted butter, salt and pepper lightly and place on tray (NO chili powder yet).
- Place tray in oven and bake for approx 15 minutes +/-, rotating (rolling) corn often, until all sides are lightly browned. Once you've reached your desired browning, remove the corn to that same platter that we dirtied earlier.
- "Grilled Elote" (the true way): The other alternative is using your grill to brown. If you are starting your corn on the grill, (while skipping the boiling method), be sure to remove silk only, and soak corn in water before grilling. Leave husks on while grilling, until your ready to brown them. when cooked thru, remove husks, brush with melted butter and grill ears, while turning, to desired browning has been achieved.
- (There you have the basics done. Now, were 'parting ways' again -- You can have one cob each that serves 4, or you can cut each cob in half to make 8 small servings. Now, at this point, you can shave the kernels off of the cob using a serrated knife, into a bowl, and "voila", we are now morphing into "Esquites" -- but please wait patiently for that).
- If you want "Elote", leave the cob in tact, slather it with the dressing we made earlier, heavily sprinkle on the grated Parm and add a little minced chives. (Heck, roll it thru them)! Squeeze a wedge of lemon over the whole thing, and add the touch of chili powder (if you so desire). Now your Americanized Ranch version of "Elote" is done.
- "Esquites": You've shaved the kernels off the cob after boiling and browning. Now put the kernels in a bowl, add the desired amount of water that the corn was boiled in (1/4-1/2 c), then throw in a heap of the dressing, cheese and chives and mix well. Squeeze a couple of lemon wedges 'over the top' (only after mixing). Enjoy!
- *** I used the following substitutions to make my "Ranched-up" version vs the traditional:.
- Greek Yogurt, milk & Ranch seasoning = mayo.
- Parmesan cheese = Cotija cheese.
- lemon = lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 245.6, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 6.6
GRILLED SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH MEXICAN CORN ELOTES SALAD #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. One of my favorite street foods from Mexico is "elotes", which is corn on the cob with various toppings. I've lightened it up with Greek yogurt and paired it with grilled shrimp. Delicious!
Provided by YoshiS
Categories Weeknight
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, and Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix. Mix well and allow to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat your grill to high heat. Grill the corn, about 10 minutes, until the husks are brown. Carefully remove the corn husks and silk. Cut the corn kernels from the cob and place in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice, shallots, jalapenos, cotija cheese, Greek yogurt, and cayenne. Gently mix together. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
- Skewer the shrimp on metal or bamboo skewers. Grill for 1 minute per side, until cooked through. Serve the grilled shrimp skewers with the Mexican corn elotes salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 177.9, Sodium 1021.1, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 29
MEXICAN STREET CORN
Steps:
- Preheat a grill pan. Rub corn with oil and place on the grill pan, turning corn so all sides are charred, about 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and brush with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing. Season with salt and pepper and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lime quarters to squeeze over corn.
YUMMIER RANCH LAYER SALAD #RSC
"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry" Friends and family request my Yummy 7 Layer salad Recipe #51349. Now I just made it Yummier! A Party Salad thats Crisp, Crunchy and Refreshing. Make the day before for ease of the party day. Travels well so make it, bring it and watch it disappear. Recipe #107440 is an easy method and tasty on the salad.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Weeknight
Time 20m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Layer first 8 ingredients, one at a time, in a large glass bowl so you can see each layer.
- Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour evenly over the salad in the bowl.
- Add a layer of cheese, then a layer of bacon.
- Chill overnight.
- To serve using tongs go straight down into the salad to get all the layers.
- Optional:.
- Make in individual margarita glasses. I would shred the lettuces for ease for eating out of the glass. It`s a nice way to use leftover ingredients from the main salad as well. This way you can bring the trifle to a pot luck and have two for home. ;).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 37.9, Sodium 459.8, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.7, Protein 8.2
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