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Charred-Corn Salsa

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Gentl & Hyers

This corn salsa, along with mayonnaise and tomatillos, helps make up the Elote Dog.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

2

ears of corn, husked

2

ounces crumbled queso fresco

¼

cup finely chopped red onion

2

teaspoons olive oil

1

teaspoon finely grated lime zest

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat (or heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over medium-high). Grill corn, turning occasionally, until lightly charred, 5–8 minutes. Let cool. Cut kernels off cobs.

    Step 2

    Toss kernels with queso fresco, onion, oil, and lime zest in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.