Mielies el loco

Served cold, this delicious Mexican-inspired snack would make an exciting addition to any picnic basket

Makes: 4

Ingredients:

60ml (4 tbsp) quality mayonnaise

60ml (4 tbsp) chopped fresh coriander

1 garlic clove, mashed with 2.5ml (½ tsp) salt

1 mild fresh chilli, seeded and chopped

4 yellow mielies, husks and threads removed

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Method:

1) Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2) Mix the mayonnaise, coriander, salty garlic and chilli and spread all over the mielies. Place in a baking dish and roast in the oven until browned.

3) Remove, sprinkle with extra flake salt and allow to cool before packing for a picnic or as padkos.