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GRILLED CORN WITH HOT PAPRIKA OIL AND MANCHEGO CHEESE (MAíZ RUSTIDO)



Grilled Corn with Hot Paprika Oil and Manchego Cheese (Maíz Rustido) image

Smoky and spicy, creamy and bright, this is an irresistible dish that flies off our market menu all summer.

Provided by Marc Vidal

Categories     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Grill     Corn     Cheese     Paprika     Lime     Side

Yield 2-4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lime
3 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
1 teaspoon hot pimentón (smoked paprika)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce aged Manchego cheese
Maldon sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat a grill to high. (As an alternative, you could use a rack set over a gas burner.)
  • Trim the top and bottom off the lime. Remove and reserve the zest. Slice between the membranes to release the lime segments. Reserve in a large bowl. Grill the corn, turning to char evenly, until dark brown all over and tender, about 5 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cobs. Transfer to the bowl containing the lime segments and toss until well mixed. Divide among serving dishes.
  • Mix the pimentón and oil in a small bowl and drizzle all over the corn. Shave the cheese directly over the corn mixture with a microplane, then sprinkle the lime zest on top. Sprinkle with Maldon salt and serve immediately.

MEXICAN-STYLE COUSCOUS WITH ROASTED CORN



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A dish inspired by the fresh food of the summer. Can be served as a side dish warm or cold. Goes great with chicken or any Mexican-style dish. We use it as a burrito filling also.

Provided by Tim

Categories     Couscous

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ears fresh corn
2 cups couscous
4 stalks green onion, chopped
½ medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken stock
½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
½ medium lime, juiced
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh basil or basil chiffonade
1 pinch chili-lime seasoning, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Trim and partially shuck corn by cutting off any long silk from the top and removing and discarding the outer layer of husk.
  • Place corn directly on the middle rack of the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove and discard husks and silk. Slice kernels off with a knife.
  • While the corn is roasting, place couscous in a heat-proof bowl with green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and olive oil.
  • Bring chicken stock to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour boiling stock over couscous mixture and cover tightly with foil. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir in roasted corn kernels, cotija cheese, lime juice, and basil. Season with chili-lime seasoning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.8 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 365.4 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

ELOTES ASADOS



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Grilled street-style corn is a staple all over Mexico. You will often see the corn being grilled in its husks over fire--but you can achieve great results on a stovetop. This recipe offers options for each. In both versions, you cook the corn in its husks to develop that smoky and sweet flavor that goes so well with creamy mayo, sour cream and salty Cotija cheese, making it one of the most delicious street foods you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ears corn, husks and silks intact
1/4 cup Mexican crema or crème fraîche
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice, plus lime wedges, for serving
2 ounces Cotija or Parmesan, grated
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  • Put the corn in their husks on the grill grate over direct heat. Cover the grill and cook, uncovering the grill and rotating the corn every 5 minutes or so, until the husks are evenly charred, about 15 minutes total.
  • Alternatively, you can grill the corn on the stovetop. Heat a large cast-iron pan or grill over medium-high heat until very hot and smoking, about 5 minutes. Working in batches depending on the size of your pan or grill, put the corn in their husks on the hot pan. Cover the pan with a lid; you can also use a large skillet to cover it. Cook, uncovering the pan and rotating the corn every 5 minutes or so, until the husks are evenly charred, about 20 minutes total.
  • Meanwhile, combine the crema, mayonnaise and lime juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Thin with 1 tablespoon of water if needed. Cover and chill the crema mixture until ready to serve.
  • Pull back the corn husks and silks, leaving the husks attached to the base of the cobs. Using a pastry brush or a butter knife, spread the crema mixture on the corn. Transfer the corn to a platter, sprinkle generously with the Cotija on all sides and season with salt. Serve with reserved lime wedges for squeezing over the corn.

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