Esquite - Elote In A Cup Recipe
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Esquite - Elote In A Cup Recipe
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Esquite (Elote In a Cup) is a delicious and different way to enjoy the famous Mexican Street Corn. Fresh corn kernels are cooked to a buttery, tender and flavorful treat served in a cup.
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Ingredients
- 4 large ears corn husked
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup white onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper thinly sliced
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon Kosher or sea salt
- 3 epazote leaves if you can find them
- 2 large juicy limes (divided)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or chipotle crema or more to taste
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- Chili lime seasoning or Tajin
Instructions
- Clean your cobs: remove the leaves and corn silks.
- With a very sharp knife shell the corn flush and set aside.
- Melt butter over low-medium heat (without browning it) in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the onion, jalapeño pepper and saute for 2 minutes or until softened.
- Add the water, corn and spread the mixture around the pan to form an even layer. Place the epazote on top and cover with a lid. Cook on medium-low about 20 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Add the salt and the juice of 1 lime. Stir to integrate all ingredients. Taste for salt and lime juice and add more according to taste.
- Serve on cups or bowls and top with mayonnaise or chipotle crema, sprinkle cilantro (optional), cotija cheese, chili pepper seasoning.
- Serve hot with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1cup
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
34g
(52%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
22mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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