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Charred and Raw Corn with Chile and Cheese

Name: Charred and Raw Corn with Chile and Cheese
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn, husked; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings; 1/2 red chile (such as Holland or Fresno), with seeds, thinly sliced into rings; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 ounces fresh Cotija cheese or queso fresco, crumbled; 1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems

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Prepare grill for medium heat. Cut kernels from 1 corn cob and toss with shallot, chile, and lime juice in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and set aside.
2.
Brush remaining 3 ears of corn with 2 tablespoons oil and grill, turning occasionally, until very tender and charred in spots, 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
3.
Cut kernels from cobs and add to reserved corn mixture along with cheese, cilantro, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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