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Smoky Elote in Adobo
Mexican Free recipe

Smoky Elote in Adobo

★★★★★ 4.7 (288 ratings)

A Smoky Elote, the kind of plate you make on a quiet evening, and served in Adobo.

Prep
10 min
Cook
37 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb elote
  • 2 tbsp white onion
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves lime
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the elote generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the elote and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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