Name: Authentic Esquites Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh corn kernels (cut from about 4-5 cobs); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth; 1/2 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (plus extra for garnish); 1-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (or Tajín Clásico); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt to taste

Esquites 🇲🇽 Mexico

A Mexican street food dish made from toasted corn kernels mixed with various seasonings.

Street food popular

Made with

Corn mayo cheese chili powder

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