How to Make Esquites Corn in a Cup Mexican Street Corn

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

cotija cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Feta is lower in fat, while parmesan is often more affordable.

Cut the corn off the cob from 4 white corn cobs.

Turn on the stove and set it to medium heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of butter to a pan and melt it.

Once the butter is melted, add 1 chili serrano that has been cut open for flavor.

Add the corn to the pan and mix it in with the butter.

Add 3 cups of water and some salt, then mix again.

Add some epazote, lower the heat, cover the pan, and cook for about 20 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check on the corn and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

Once the corn is ready, add lime juice, mayonnaise, and mix it around.

Add cotija cheese to your liking, followed by some butter and chilito en polvo.

Mix everything together and optionally add a little bit of tahini.

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