Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime

• Corn
• 6 ears of corn, husked
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
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  • Another neutral oil: The same amount. No difference.
  • Melted butter: The same amount. Richer, buttery flavor; cakes are a little less moist and firmer once cool.
  • Light olive oil: The same amount. "Light" olive oil tastes mild.

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• Creamy lime sauce
• ¼ cup mayonnaise ≈ 55 g
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  • Plain Greek yogurt: The same amount. Tangier and lighter; a bit looser.
  • Egg-free (vegan) mayo: The same amount. Very close.
  • Sour cream: The same amount. Tangier and less rich.

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• ¼ cup sour cream ≈ 58 g
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  • Plain Greek yogurt: The same amount (full-fat for baking). Tangier and a little less rich.
  • Crème fraîche: The same amount. Richer and milder, and it doesn't curdle in hot sauces.
  • Cottage cheese, blended: The same amount, blended smooth with a squeeze of lemon. Milder and less rich, with more protein.

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• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
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  • Garlic powder: ⅛ tsp for each clove. Mellower and sweeter, with no bite.
  • Jarred minced garlic: ½ tsp for each clove. Milder and slightly sour from the preserving liquid.

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• 1 lime, zested, then cut into wedges
• Topping
• ½ cup cotija, finely crumbled
• 1 tsp chili powder
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  Instead of chili powder

  • Homemade blend: For 1 tbsp: 1½ tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp dried oregano, a pinch of cayenne. Close; adjust the cayenne for heat.
  • Ancho chile powder: The same amount, plus a pinch of cumin. Smokier and fruitier, mild heat.

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• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
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  • Red pepper flakes: The same amount, crushed fine. Slightly milder, with visible flakes.
  • Hot sauce: A few dashes for each pinch. Adds vinegar and a little liquid.
  • Chipotle powder or hot paprika: The same amount. Chipotle is smoky; hot paprika is milder and fruitier.

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• 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
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  Instead of cilantro

  • Dried cilantro: 1 tsp dried for each 1 tbsp chopped fresh (a third as much). Dried cilantro has almost no flavor; skip it as a garnish and add more of the other seasonings.
  • Flat-leaf parsley + lime zest: The same amount of parsley, plus a little lime zest. Fresh and green, without the soapy taste some people get from cilantro.
  • Thai basil or mint: Half as much. Sweeter and more perfumed.

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