Street Elotes with
Mole Seasoning

Main Meals

A Recipe by El Popular

Elot-hey! Elotes (uh-low-tays) are roasted corn cobs, skewered to be hand-held, rolled in a creamy spread, crumbly cheese, and sprinkled with cayenne pepper spice. We at El Popular knew this simple and traditional Mexican favorite would be a perfect dish for our Mole Powder to shine. This recipe for Street Elotes with Mole Seasoning uses our Mole Powder in an unusual, delicious way to deliver a rich spicy flavor.

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  • Prep Time: 10 mins

  • Cook Time: 10 mins

  • Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 medium ears sweet corn, husks removed
  • 1 tbsp El Popular Mole powder
  • ½ cup Mexican crema, or sour cream
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp lime zest, from one lime
  • 2 tbsp lime juice, from one lime
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • Lime wedges, to serve
  • Butter

Directions

  • In a large pot, boil water over high heat and cook 6 ears of corn with no husk.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the crema, mayonnaise, Mole powder, garlic lime zest and lime juice. Add salt as needed. Set aside.
  • Coat each ear of corn completely with butter, and crema mixture. Sprinkle or roll in crumbled cojita cheese. Sprinkle on Mole powder to liberally season the corn. Squeeze on lime juice to taste.
  • Enjoy!

Mole 101

Mole, whose name comes from the Nahuatl word “mōlli” meaning sauce, is a centuries-old dish full of history and flavor. Mole poblano, the most famous type, originates from Puebla, Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje,” blending indigenous and European culinary traditions. With El Popular Mole Paste or Powder, you can enjoy this rich, complex sauce anytime, perfect over chicken, vegetables, or rice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ jar El Popular Mole Paste (8.5 oz) or Mole Powder (4.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine El Popular Mole paste or powder with chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  • Sautee for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated thoroughly.
  • Serve hot over chicken, beef, rice, or vegetables.

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