Recipe- Mexican Street Style Esquites

Esquites is a Mexican street food dish made from kernels of corn that have been roasted, boiled or grilled, and then removed from the cob. The kernels are then mixed with a variety of ingredients, including mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, queso fresco, cilantro, and salt, to create a flavorful and savory snack. Esquites are commonly served in a small cup or bowl and are a popular snack or appetizer in Mexico, particularly during the summer months. They are also commonly sold by street vendors and at food carts throughout the country. Esquites are often confused with elotes, which are whole ears of corn grilled and coated with similar ingredients, but are eaten on the cob.

Ingredients

4 ears of corn, shucked
2 tablespoons of butter
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of crumbled queso fresco cheese
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Salt to taste

Method

- Cut the kernels off the corn cobs with a sharp knife.

- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.

- Add the corn kernels to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly browned and cooked through.

- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, queso fresco cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and salt.

- Once the corn is cooked, add the mayonnaise mixture to the skillet and stir to coat the corn evenly.

- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the mixture is heated through.

- Remove from heat and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.