Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chile and Lime
- 6 tablespoons crema mexicana, creme fraiche, or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder or ancho chile powder**
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 8 ears of corn with husks
- 2 limes, halved or quartered
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- *Crema mexicana (Mexican creme fraiche) is available at some supermarkets and in the refrigerated section of Latin markets. Creme fraiche is sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
- **Chipotle and ancho chile powders are available in the spice section of many supermarkets and from adrianascaravan.com.
- Mix crema mexicana, fresh lime juice, chile powder, and coarse kosher salt in small bowl to blend.
- DO AHEAD Can be made 6 hours ahead.
- Cover and chill.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat).
- Remove outer husks from corn, leaving inner pale green husks attached.
- Fold back inner husks; remove corn silk.
- Sprinkle corn with salt and pepper.
- Rewrap inner husks around corn.
- Grill corn until husks are charred and beginning to pull away and corn is tender, turning frequently, about 10 minutes.
- Grill lime quarters until lightly charred, about 5 minutes.
- Pull husks away from corn to expose kernels.
- Place corn and lime on platter.
- Brush corn with crema-lime mixture.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
crema mexicana, lime juice, chile powder, coarse kosher salt, corn, fresh cilantro, creme fraiche, powders
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/grilled-corn-on-the-cob-with-chile-and-lime-239070 (may not work)