Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
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Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
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This is a very popular Mexican food made with tender corn kernels and a local herb called epazote. You have to put chili, lemon, butter, mayonnaise, and fresh cheese on top to fully enjoy the experience. Soooo creamy and good!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 ears Mexican white corn elote blanco
- 2 epazote leaves
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
A choice of toppings:
- mayonnaise
- lime juice
- Queso Fresco cheese grated
- hot sauce
- melted butter
- chili powder
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Instructions
- Start off with cleaning the corn and removing any silk and husks. Chop at both ends and discard the pieces. Wash the corn cobs thoroughly.
- Shave off the kernels from the cob with a sharp knife. We recommend holding the cob at an angle on a cutting board and cutting the kernels from the top to the bottom. Always make the cutting motion away from your body to prevent injury!
- Prepare a deep pot and add your corn kernels to it together with the water, the chicken/vegetable stock and the epazote. Season to taste.
- Bring the broth to a boil then reduce the heat to medium. Cook until about ⅔ of the liquid has evaporated.
- If the corn isn't soft enough for your liking at this point, add another 1 cup of water and simmer further until cooked.
- Serve hot with your favourite toppings and enjoy!
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