Heaven in a cup

So, in case you did not notice in my previous blog, we Texans know how to eat. While in Dallas, my sister told me I had to try the "roasted corn in a cup" from Fuel City (do not be alarmed, most of the good food in Texas is served at gas stations). I heart corn in almost any way shape or form. We ended up taking a recommendation from a "corn in the cup" expert, and went to a teeny tiny stand on the side of the road. We ordered tacos from a window, and then proceeded to the corn cart. There was a sweet man (who did not speak English), who introduced me to the new love in my life. It is also referred to as Elotes. Elotes are a popular Mexican street food.

Here is how it works: You take an ear of corn, scrape all the kernels off into a piece of aluminum foil. Once in the foil, you add a heap of butter straight from the block along with salt and pepper. You then take a styrafoam coap and layer the ingredients in this order; corn/butter, sour cream mix, Fresco white cheese, repeat one more time, top with parm/hot sauce/and lime juice, cover with foil, pierce spoon through top and then spear lime wedge onto top of spoon; EAT AND ENJOY!

List of Elote Ingredients:

• Roasted corn on the cob
  
• Heavy mayonaise mixed with Sour cream
• Butter (no margarine allowed)
  
• Parmesan cheese
• Fresh lime juice
• Hot chili sauce
• Lemon pepper (this one’s a Texas thing)
• Salt
• Pepper