Description
Mexican street corn salad bursts with zesty flavors and fresh ingredients. Creamy, tangy, and perfectly balanced, esquites deliver a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ears corn (or 4–5 cups canned/frozen corn)
- ½ cup cotija cheese, grated or crumbled
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or mix half mayo and half sour cream)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2–3 leaves epazote (or basil)
- 1 teaspoon cilantro (or parsley)
- 2 teaspoons Tajín powder
- 2 teaspoons Cholula hot sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Liberate corn kernels from their cobs, or ready canned or frozen corn for culinary transformation.
- Ignite a skillet and lovingly melt butter, introducing fragrant epazote and minced garlic, allowing them to dance and release their aromatic essence for approximately five minutes over medium-high flame.
- Cascade corn kernels into the sizzling skillet, coaxing them to heat thoroughly and develop delicate caramelized edges.
- Transition the golden corn to a spacious mixing vessel, awakening its flavors with a vibrant splash of lime juice, zesty Tajín seasoning, spicy Cholula sauce, freshly chopped cilantro, and creamy mayonnaise.
- Thoroughly amalgamate all ingredients, ensuring each kernel is generously coated with the tantalizing mixture.
- Crown the esquites with a delicate snowfall of crumbled cotija cheese, creating a textural masterpiece.
- Present the dish while still warmly inviting, or allow it to rest comfortably at ambient temperature, ready to seduce eager palates.
Notes
- Quickly remove corn kernels using a sharp knife, cutting close to the cob for maximum yield.
- Fresh corn delivers superior flavor, but high-quality frozen or canned corn works perfectly as a convenient alternative.
- Toast corn kernels until they develop golden-brown edges, creating a delightful smoky and caramelized taste.
- Balance tangy lime juice with creamy mayonnaise and zesty Cholula sauce for a complex, mouthwatering profile.
- Sprinkle crumbled cotija cheese just before serving to maintain its delicate, crumbly texture and fresh taste.
- Prepare this dish as a quick side or appetizer that celebrates vibrant Mexican street food flavors in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg