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Esquites

Cultural Context

Esquites are a popular Mexican street food, often sold by vendors in markets and at fairs. This dish showcases the vibrant flavors of Mexico, combining sweet corn with tangy lime and creamy cheese. It is commonly enjoyed as a snack or side dish, especially during the summer months when corn is in season.

MexicanMXside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4-6 elotes
2-3 ramas epazote
¼ cebolla
1 chile serrano
1 limón
3 cda mantequilla
mayonesa
chile piquín en polvo
queso panela

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.

1

Boil the corn (elotes) until tender.

2

Remove the kernels from the cob.

3

In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion and serrano chili until fragrant.

4

Add the corn kernels and epazote to the pan and mix well.

5

Serve the corn mixture topped with mayonnaise, chile piquín, and crumbled queso panela.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixinggarnishing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mexican Street Corn SaladElote en vaso
Local Name: Esquites

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