5 Mexican street corn garnish jewels
Discover the best garnishes to elevate your Mexican street corn. Add flavor and texture with simple toppings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves as a garnish for any amount of corn
- Category: Garnish
- Method: Topping
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Lime wedges
- Chili powder or flakes
- Mayonnaise or crema
- Sour cream
- Avocado slices
- Pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Prepare your Mexican street corn as desired.
- Generously sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the corn.
- Add crumbled cotija cheese for a salty, crumbly texture.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything.
- Dust with chili powder or chili flakes for a touch of heat.
- Add a drizzle of mayonnaise or crema for richness.
- Optionally, top with sour cream, avocado slices, or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- Experiment with different chili powders for varied heat levels.
- Cotija cheese can be substituted with queso fresco if needed.
- Fresh cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous note.
- Lime juice balances the richness of the toppings.
Nutrition
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