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CHORIZO TACOS WITH KOREAN BBQ ELOTES

Spicy chorizo tacos topped with Korean BBQ elotes made with Gochujang Aioli, Parmesan, spices, fresh herbs and charred lemon served in a pan-fried tortilla. Spice up your family dinners!


Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Weeknight Dinners
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chorizo if using chorizo sausage, just remove them from the casing
  • Tortillas
  • 2-3 corn ears
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onions
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 lemons
  • Gochujang Aioli
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Garnish: Cilantro
  • Cilantro lime crema

Instructions

  • 1. Pre heat the grill to high heat
  • 2. Grill the corn until charred on all sides (about 10 minutes)
  • 3. Cut lemons in half and char on the grill
  • 4. Remove from the heat and let rest
  • 5. Heat a pan on medium to high heat
  • 6. Brown chorizo about 10 minutes until cooked through, breaking up larger pieces. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl and cover with foil to keep warm.
  • 7. Meanwhile cut the corn kernels off and place them in a bowl
  • 8. Mix all the Gochujang aioli ingredients together and add 1 to 2 tbsp to the corn. Next add the Parmesan, squeeze 1 half of the charred lemon, chives, chili and smoked paprika. Throw in about ¼ cup of chopped red onions. Toss everything together.
  • 9. Optional: Pan fry the tortillas. Heat a cast iron pan or flat top grill. Add 1 tbsp of oil. Fill tortillas with chorizo and fold in half. Pan fry each side until golden brown.
  • Serve tacos family style with warmed tortillas, chorizo, elotes, chopped red onions,
    fresh cilantro and cilantro lime crema.

Notes

Substitutes for Gochujang: Sriracha, Chili sauce