We’re men of maize! No wonder in Guatemala we eat corn on the cob in so many ways. The two most popular are elotes asados or charbroiled corn on the cob and elotes cocidos or build corn on the cob. On top of that, we can eat them either way with only lime juice, salt … Read more
How can something so simple, a charbroiled corn on the cob, be so delicious. In Guatemala we simply add salt and lime juice to taste and it’s done. Who wants to have some elotes asados from La Merced?
It does not matter where you go in Guatemala, you are certain to find elotes asados (charbroiled corn on the cob). This is what Laura McNamara shared with us on her post Craving Corn: Elote It’s also fun to think about the tradition behind the Maya and their connection to corn as you get elote … Read more
One of the things I look forward to most when venturing out on a little jaunt outside of La Antigua is elote. There is a strip along the road that heads to Chimaltenango that is lined with Maya women fanning their grilled corn, waving drivers to stop for a quick roadside treat. You can find … Read more