Esquites

Esquites is a traditional Mexican street food made with corn, lime, cheese, and spices, served warm in a cup.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 200

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Corn Base

4 ears sweet corn or 4 cups of frozen corn
2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
1 cup water for boiling

Toppings

1 cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
1 teaspoon salt to taste
2 tablespoons mayonnaise optional

Method

Prepare the Corn

Remove the kernels from the corn ears using a sharp knife.
In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the corn kernels. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
Drain the corn and set aside.

Sauté the Corn

In the same pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the cooked corn and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until slightly caramelized.

Assemble the Esquites

Transfer the sautéed corn to cups.
Top with crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and mayonnaise if using.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Esquites can be customized with additional toppings like avocado or hot sauce for extra flavor.

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