Elote Ramen
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 18 ounces instant ramen noodles 6 (3 ounce packages) with the seasoning packets discarded
- 2 limes juiced and divided
- 15 ounces golden sweet corn 1 can, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili powder divided
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Mexican crema
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded off the block
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the ramen noodles, and cook for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Drain, and transfer the noodles to a large bowl.18 ounces instant ramen noodles
- Toss in the juice of one of the limes, corn, mayonnaise and ½ teaspoon of the chili powder. Set aside.15 ounces golden sweet corn, ½ cup mayonnaise
- In a medium skillet, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until it becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup white onion
- Whisk in the flour and the remaining ½ teaspoon chili powder until it starts to thicken. Then, squeeze in the juice from the one remaining lime and the table crema.1 cup Mexican crema, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Gradually add the mozzarella cheese until completely melted. (If the sauce is too thick, gradually stir in 2-3 more tablespoons of crema at a time until it reaches your desired thickness.)8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- Pour the cheese sauce on top of the ramen mixture, toss to combine, and serve with additional table crema, chili powder, Valentina hot sauce, crumbled queso fresco, limes and cilantro if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 2 cups elote ramen. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Elote Ramen
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
1196
% Daily Value*
Fat
70
g
108
%
Saturated Fat
24
g
120
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
16
g
Monounsaturated Fat
19
g
Cholesterol
103
mg
34
%
Sodium
3430
mg
143
%
Potassium
571
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
114
g
38
%
Fiber
7
g
28
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
1302
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
440
mg
44
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
