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Shawarma Elote Fusion Street Corn

Shawarma Elote Fusion Street Corn

If you love Mexican elote and crave bold Middle Eastern flavors, this Shawarma Elote Fusion is your perfect summer side dish. Juicy corn on the cob is boiled, broiled, and then layered with garlicky toum, warm shawarma spices, creamy feta, and a bright squeeze of lime. It’s a vibrant, crave-worthy mash-up that’s as easy to make as it is impressive on the plate.

This fusion recipe combines the creamy, spicy charm of Mexican elote with the savory depth of shawarma seasoning and toum—the fluffy Levantine garlic sauce that adds bold flavor without dairy or mayo. Finished with tangy feta and fresh lime, it’s a global street food hybrid that hits every note: smoky, tangy, spicy, creamy, and fresh.

Why This Works

  • Toum replaces traditional mayo with bold garlic flavor

  • Shawarma spice adds warmth without overwhelming heat

  • Feta brings a salty, creamy contrast to the garlicky base

  • Lime juice cuts through richness with refreshing acidity

Ingredients (Serves 4)

  • 4 ears of corn, husked

  • 4 tsp toum (about 1 tsp per cob)

  • ¼ tsp Afia Shawarma Mediterranean Spice Blend (or more to taste)

  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

  • Optional: salt to taste

How to Make Shawarma Elote Fusion

  1. Boil the Corn
    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the corn and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender.

  2. Broil for Char
    Preheat your oven’s broiler. Place the cooked corn on a baking sheet and broil for 2–3 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred.

  3. Spread with Toum
    While warm, spread about 1 teaspoon of toum over each ear of corn. The heat will slightly melt the garlic sauce into the kernels.

  4. Sprinkle with Shawarma Spice
    Lightly dust the toum-covered corn with shawarma seasoning—start with about ¼ teaspoon across all 4 cobs, and adjust to your spice preference.

  5. Top with Feta and Lime
    Sprinkle generously with crumbled feta, and finish with a squeeze of lime for brightness.

Tips & Variations

  • Want it creamier? Add a dollop of labneh or yogurt with the toum.

  • Spice it up by dialing up the shawarma or adding Aleppo pepper or chili flakes.

  • No feta? Try goat cheese or cotija for a similar salty finish.

  • Grill instead of boil + broil for extra smoky flavor.

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