Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Photo credit Chaya Rappoport

Israeli-Inspired Elote

An Israeli twist on grilled Mexican corn that’s ready in minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 ears corn, husks left on
  • ¼ cup labneh (or Greek yogurt)
  • ¼ mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley + extra for topping
  • juice of ½ a lime
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp za’atar + more for sprinkling
  • cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
  2. Gently pull back husks from each cob, leaving them attached at the bottom of cobs. Carefully remove corn silks from cobs. Then pull the husk back into place.
  3. Grill corn over medium-high heat, turning frequently until the husks are charred and beginning to shrivel and corn is tender, about 10 minutes. To grill corn without husks, simply place the cobs of corn directly over a high heat and grill, turning occasionally, until they’re charred and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  4. While the corn is grilling, make the labneh cream. Combine the labneh, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, lime juice, sea salt, cayenne pepper and za’atar in a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside until needed.
  5. When corn is ready, remove from the grill. Pull the husks away from corn to expose the kernels and slather each cob with the labneh cream.
  6. Top with crumbled feta cheese, sprinkle with za’atar and cayenne, and finish with more chopped parsley. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Author: Chaya Rappoport
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Israeli