MEXICAN-STYLE CORN WITH CREOLE AIOLI
Recipes and Styling by Terri Terrell and Michele Gentille
Photos by Erin Adams
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6 ears of corn, husked
6 tablespoons Creole aioli (recipe below)
1⁄2 cup cotija cheese, finely crumbled 2 fresh limes, quartered
4 green onions, chopped finely
Bring a large pot of vegetable stock or salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the ears of corn and cook until tender, about 6–8 minutes.
Coat the corn ears generously with a thin layer of Creole aioli. Place the finely crumbled cotija cheese on a plate and roll each corn cob to coat well.
Serve garnished with green onions and lime wedges.
Creole Aioli
1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise
1 teaspoon roasted garlic paste (available at specialty markets or home-made)
2 teaspoons harissa paste (available at specialty markets)
11⁄2 teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
11⁄2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.
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Garnish this Mexican-style corn with green onions and lime wedges.
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