Corn With Chile-Lime Butter

Name: Corn With Chile-Lime Butter
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; Juice of 1 lime; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping; 1 tablespoon rocoto chile paste (available in jars at Latin markets); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 ears corn, husks and silk removed; Crumbled cotija cheese, for topping

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon rocoto chile paste (available in jars at Latin markets)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 ears corn, husks and silk removed
Crumbled cotija cheese, for topping

Directions

1

Preheat a grill to medium high.
2

Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl.
3

Add salt and pepper; mix well.
4

Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes.
5

Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top.
6

Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.
7

Photograph by Kang Kim