esquites

Esquites

Holidays Recipes

Description

This recipe for esquites is bursting with all the flavors of authentic Mexican street food. Tender corn kernels are sauteed with jalapenos and then slathered in a mix of creamy mayonnaise, smoky cumin, spicy cayenne, and bright lime juice.

Ingreadient

2 tbsp butter
4 cups corn kernels
1 jalapeño seeded and diced
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp Mexican oregano
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lime juice
¼ cup Cotija cheese finely grated, divided
¼ cup cilantro finely chopped

Direction

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the corn, jalapeno and saute, stirring often, until the corn just starts to char a bit, about 8 minutes.
Transfer corn to bowl and let cool for a few minutes. Add the chili powder, salt, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne, mayonnaise, lime juice, 2 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt, if needed.
Either serve divided in small, individual cups or on a serving platter with remaining 2 tablespoons cotija crumbled on top.

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