Pati Jinich - How to Make Esquites

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.

In a large casserole, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Chop a jalapeño by cutting off the sides and seeding it.

Add the chopped jalapeño to the casserole and let it soften.

Add 8 cups of fresh corn to the casserole and sauté for 1-2 minutes to get a toasty flavor.

Pour in 2 cups of water and add a little bit of salt.

Add 2 tablespoons of fresh-chopped epazote to the mixture.

Cover the casserole and let it cook for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Once cooked, check the esquites and note the light seasoned broth with the epazote and butter flavor.

Serve the esquites with garnishes: add a little mayonnaise, Mexican crema, and a lot of fresh-squeezed lime juice.

Sprinkle in ground chile pequin to taste and add queso fresco, then mix everything together.

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