Vera Cruz Corn Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 ears of corn, husked
cooking spray, if using the grill
1 tsp vegetable oil , plus more as needed
5 corn tortillas , cut into 1/4-inch slices (optional)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
kosher salt and ground black pepper
2 to 4 tbsp chipotle aioli (recipe follows) or to taste
1 cup grated or crumbled queso fresco (about 4 oz)
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tsp minced chipotle in adobo sauce
kosher salt to taste

Directions:

If grilling the corn, coat the grill grate with cooking spray and prepare a medium-high grill. Brush the corn with oil and place it on the grill. Cook, turning, until the corn is evenly cooked and browned in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. If boiling the corn, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn, cover, and remove from the heat. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
When the corn is cool enough to handle, cut it from the cob and set aside.
If using the tortillas, line a baking sheet or large plate with paper towels. In a large skillet, heat 1 cup of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmery and hot but not smoking. Add a handful or two of tortilla strips-they can be touching but not overlapping-and fry just until lightly browned around the edges, about 45 seconds. Transfer the strips to the paper towel-lined baking sheet, tossing and moving them around so they take on squiggly shapes as they cool and harden. Continue in batches until all the tortilla strips are fried, adding more oil to the pan if necessary. Set aside.
In a small, preferably ovenproof, skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the corn and tortillas, if using, and toss until warmed through. Add a pinch each of salt and pepper, or to taste. If necessary, transfer to a small, ovenproof dish.
Drizzle the aeoli on top and sprinkle with the cheese.
Place an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and turn the broiler to high. Place the skillet or dish under the broiler and cook until browned and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Watch carefully so it does not burn. Serve.
Chipotle Aioli:
In the work bowl of a food processor, place the egg yolk, mustard, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until blended. With the food processor running, add the oil just a few drops at a time. When the mixture begins to resemble mayonnaise (this will take a while because you're adding the oil so slowly), pour in the remaining oil in a very fine, slow stream.
If making the aioli to be drizzled over Vera Cruz corn or a salad, thin it if necessary by adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until it is pourable. If using as a condiment to be spread or dolloped, it may not need any thinning.
Add the chipotle and process until well blended. Add several pinches of salt to taste. Use at once or store in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Tip from Aunt Elsa's Kitchen: It's unusual to use a full can of chipotle in adobo in a single recipe, but leaving them in the can in the fridge for too long can impart an unpleasant metallic taste. To store the chipotles in adobo, place one or two chipotles and a spoonful of sauce in a snack-size zip-top bag and store in the freezer. This makes it easy to pull out only as much as you need, when you need it.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	570.16 Kcal (2387 kJ)
Calories from fat	385.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.81g	66%
Cholesterol	86.06mg	29%
Sodium	405.53mg	17%
Potassium	391.93mg	8%
Total Carbs	35.05g	12%
Sugars	4.92g	20%
Dietary Fiber	4.97g	20%
Protein	12g	24%
Vitamin C	16.7mg	28%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	198.9mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	251.71 Kcal (1054 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.9g	66%
Cholesterol	37.99mg	29%
Sodium	179.03mg	17%
Potassium	173.03mg	8%
Total Carbs	15.47g	12%
Sugars	2.17g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.2g	20%
Protein	5.3g	24%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	28%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	87.8mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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