Esquites (Mexican Street Corn)
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Esquites (Mexican Street Corn)
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Sweet, creamy corn - a classic Mexican street food! Corn (a Mexican essential) is removed from the husk and combined with fresh, creamy ingredients - all you need is a spoon and you're ready to get the fiesta of flavour started.
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Ingredients
- 4 corn heads (remove corn from the cobs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup white onion
- 3 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (low fat)
- 1 tbsp sour cream (low fat)
- 1 tbsp chipotle hot sauce
- 3 tbsp cotija cheese (crumbled)
- salt & pepper
- 1 lime (juice of)
- ½ tsp chilli powder (optional)
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Instructions
- Heat frying pan with olive oil until hot. Add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Add the corn and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, leave the corn still in the pan to char slightly. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro, mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle hot sauce, salt & pepper and juice from half the lime.
- Decant into serving bowl or plate and sprinkle with cotija cheese. Add a few pinches of chilli powder and then finally squeeze over the remaining half of lime just before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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- Spicy twist: To add more heat to your esquites, include diced serrano or jalapeño peppers with the onion or use a hotter hot sauce than chipotle.
- Healthier option: You can opt for a healthier version by using low-fat sour cream and mayonnaise without compromising the flavor.
- Hot or Cold: While esquites are typically served hot in Mexico, you can also serve them at room temperature. You can make them up to 3 days ahead, refrigerate, and bring to room temperature before serving. The choice of serving them hot or cold is yours.
- Fresh or frozen corn: Frozen corn is a suitable substitute for fresh corn, but canned corn is not recommended as it can make the esquites mushy. The best flavor is achieved by using fresh corn, which is available from May to September in the US.
- Grilled corn: Experiment with grilling the corn on a barbecue for a light char to enhance the smoky flavor of the dish. After sautéing the onion, add the charred corn and the remaining ingredients to the mix.
- Esquites are best eaten soon after preparing, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. They're not really suitable for freezing as they'll lose their freshness. On this occasion, fresh is best in my opinion.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
273mg
(11%)
Potassium
289mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
361IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 273mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 361IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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