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13d ago (halfbakedharvest.com) 55 thread views #283587

Chefs, can I make elote dip the day before a party or should I just shut up about it and make it the day of? Please help me

https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/street-corn-dip/

I am going to use a recipe like this with a few ingredient changes, like using McCormick's lime mayo, and mexican crema instead of sour cream

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13d ago #6684250

IIRC, preparing the dip (which I assume is meant to be served cold) ahead of time - and then letting it rest overnight in the fridge - apparently allows for the flavors to mingle more and lead to an overall more complex dish…so if you want that…

!masterchef thoughts?

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AmericanShippingCompany 13d ago #6684409

It will be served warm. I saw one recipe saying not to make ahead bc corn will release water, but other recipes said make ahead is okay

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BigBussyHunter 13d ago #6685249

I see…

…well, are you planning to grill the corn and then cut the kernels for use, or are you planning to use canned stuff instead?

Because if my knowledge is correct, the grilled kernels would likely have less water in then, so the issue of them releasing too much moisture overnight isn't as significant, though I suppose the trade off would be that the kernels will potentially be the ones absorbing moisture - and end up going mushy/soft by the time you're ready to serve the dip.

Ultimately though, it's your dish, and therefore your call…

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under the canopy 13d ago #6684271

I dont see any ingredients why this wouldnt be fine a day ahead, itll be alright. Just pull it out of the fridge and get it room temp before you serve

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Brevis-Kong 13d ago #6684399

I thought it would be fine, too, but I saw one recipe saying that the corn would release water :marseyfart2:

I didn't see any other recipe saying that though :marseyhmm:

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under the canopy BigBussyHunter 13d ago #6684458

You can lightly press it if you want to, but yeah just give it a good mix and :marseyshrug:

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MayflyAlt-98 Your/Grace Self-taught hypebeast BigBussyHunter 12d ago #6689087

Put the corn in the microwave for a few minutes to force any moisture out of them. I do this for making a fried crispy corn and chickpeas for wraps or tortillas chip lunch :marseyagree:

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13d ago #6684214

day before to test and then day of :marseylickinglips:

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this is who I am now 13d ago #6684324

It seems that you should serve warm and the day of.

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13d ago #6686026

Idk what this recipe is, but the link you posted as actual char-grilled corn in it. I am assuming that if you made it ahead of time, and reheated the next day, you would lose the crunch of the corn. I bet you could simply grill the corn day-of and throw it in though :marseythumbsup: