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Smoky Taco Truck Street Corn

A copycat recipe of a famous taco truck street corn with a smoky twist.

πŸ•’ Prep - 10 mins, Cook - 15 mins, Total - 25 mins
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Mexican Street Food

Allergens

Dairy (cotija cheese)

Ingredients

  • 2 ears of sweet corn, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, salt and pepper to taste, juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese, 1 jalapeno sliced into rings

Instructions

  1. Combine olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush corn with the mixture and grill until slightly charred. Remove from heat and drizzle with lime juice. Top with cilantro, cotija cheese, and jalapeno slices.

Chef’s Insight

The smokiness of the spices perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the corn, creating an unforgettable flavor experience.

Notes

For added heat, increase the amount of jalapeno or add a dash of hot sauce.

Cultural or Historical Background

Inspired by the bustling taco truck scenes found in Mexico City.