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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
corn kernels
3 chiles
2-3 tablespoons manteca de puerco
salt
water
mayonnaise
cotija cheese

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

Desgranar the corn kernels.

2

Add 3 chopped chiles to the corn.

3

Melt 2-3 tablespoons of manteca de puerco in a pot.

4

Add the corn and chiles to the pot with manteca.

5

Season with salt and add water to prevent sticking.

6

Cover and cook for 20-30 minutes, checking occasionally and adding water as needed.

7

Once cooked, serve with mayonnaise and crumbled cotija cheese.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixinggarnishing

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Mexican Street Corn SaladElote en vaso
Local Name: Esquites

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