Esquite

3 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a bowl.
  2. 2Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a bowl.
  3. 3Cut the kernels off the cob and place them in a bowl.
  4. 4In a pan, toss the corn with butter and char until nicely colored.
  5. 5In a pan, toss the corn with butter and char until nicely colored.
  6. 6In a pan, toss the corn with butter and char until nicely colored.
  7. 7Add a generous tablespoon of mayonnaise and mix.
  8. 8Add a generous tablespoon of mayonnaise and mix.
  9. 9Add a generous tablespoon of mayonnaise and mix.
  10. 10Sprinkle cotija cheese and chili powder.
  11. 11Sprinkle cotija cheese and chili powder.
  12. 12Sprinkle cotija cheese and chili powder.
  13. 13Toss everything together one more time.
  14. 14Toss everything together one more time.
  15. 15Toss everything together one more time.
  16. 16Remove from pan and serve with extra cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and lime.
  17. 17Remove from pan and serve with extra cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and lime.
  18. 18Remove from pan and serve with extra cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and lime.

Ingredients

  • 1 cob corn kernels
  • 1 cob corn kernels
  • 1 cob corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 generous tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 generous tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 generous tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 handful cotija cheese
  • 1 handful cotija cheese
  • 1 handful cotija cheese
  • 1 handful chili powder
  • 1 handful chili powder
  • 1 handful chili powder
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 wedge lime

Equipment

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