Serves 6
This is not really from Cuba, but I have always been enamored with Cuban culture and food. Its title notwithstanding, this is some of the best Mexican street food going, and one of our most popular dishes at Pop’s Garage, our authentic Mexican restaurants.
INGREDIENTS
CORN
6 ears corn
1 pot water that covers the corn 1⁄4 cup sugar
1 oz salt
1 sprig epazote
SAUCE
1⁄2 qt Hellman’s mayo or substitute homemade
1 lime, juiced Mix together
CHEESE
1⁄2 pint grated cotija cheese
(can substitute grated Parmesan)
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
DIRECTIONS
CORN
Fill your pot with water (leave room for the corn!). Add the sugar and epazote.
Drop in your corn.
Bring everything to a boil.
Boil for no longer than 8 minutes.
Remove from the water and let it cool enough to work with. Grill corn on all sides until slightly charred.
Brush the corn with mayo mixture.
Roll corn in cheese mixture.
Flash in very hot oven for 30 seconds or under a broiler.
SAUCE
Mix ingredients together.