Elote Grilled Street Corn
$6 play money
Grilled corn rolled in cream, cheese, chili and lime. On the ChowChow Feast menu it costs $6 in play money, which puts it in the Snack tier ($1 to $14). It is one of the small, cheap things that make an order feel real.
No payment, no address, no delivery. This is a game.
Key facts
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Menu section
- Mexican
- Price tier
- Snack ($1 to $14)
- Play-money price
- $6
- Main ingredients
- corn, mayonnaise, cheese, chili, lime
- How it is served
- A grilled corn cob on a stick coated in white cheese and red chili powder
History, tradition and origin
Corn was domesticated in southern Mexico about nine thousand years ago and is central to Mexican identity. Soaking it in lime water, an ancient technique, makes it more nutritious and allows it to be ground into dough for tortillas and tamales. Tamales are made in large batches by families for Christmas and Candlemas. Grilled corn with cheese and chili is classic street food.
Food economy and industry
Mexico grows white corn for food and imports yellow corn for animal feed, and corn policy is a sensitive political subject. Avocados are one of Mexico's most valuable farm exports, with demand peaking before the American football final in February. Tortilla chips and salsa are large packaged-food categories worldwide.
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