Sides 🇲🇽 Mexican 30 min meal

Elotes Hervidos con Chile y Limón (Boiled Corn on the Cob)

Plump boiled corn cobs rubbed with lime, chilli and a creamy vegan coating. A street cart favourite you can make in 25 minutes.

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  • Time25 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £0.56 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 cobs

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Add the corn cobs and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until the kernels are bright yellow and tender.

    11 min
  2. 2

    Mix the chilli powder, smoked paprika, salt and half of the coriander together on a plate.

  3. 3

    Mix the melted dairy free spread with the lime juice in a small bowl.

  4. 4

    Lift the cobs out of the water and let them steam dry for a minute. Brush each cob with the lime and spread mixture.

  5. 5

    Spread each cob with a layer of vegan mayonnaise, then roll in the chilli mix until well coated.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with the remaining coriander and serve hot with lime wedges.

Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.

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