Esquites are the glass version of corn on a stick, more practical to eat walking through the streets of Mexico. Its name comes from the Nahuatl estotes which means toasted grain. Street stalls prepare them in large copper pots that keep heat for hours.
Mexican
Esquites in glass
Esquites in a glass with tender corn, cream, cotija cheese and chili powder.
- Mexico
- MAIN COURSES
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 245 kcal
- Protein 8 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 28 g
- Fat 12 g
- Sodium 420 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Esquites in glass is a preparation from Mexico with easy difficulty. Set aside about 40 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 25 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 4 cups of fresh shelled corn kernels.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Have ready: 1 fresh epazote branch.
- Have ready: 2 cups of chicken broth or water.
- Have ready: 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Melt butter in pot
Melt butter in a pot, add the corn kernels and fry for 3 minutes over medium heat.
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Add broth
Add broth, epazote and salt; Cook covered for 15 minutes until the corn is tender. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Remove the epazote and drain slightly if there is excess liquid.
Remove the epazote and drain slightly if there is excess liquid.
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Serve the hot corn in individual glasses, filling them up to…
Serve the hot corn in individual glasses, filling them three-quarters full.
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Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise and cream mixed to each glass.
Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise and cream mixed over each glass.
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Sprinkle cotija cheese generously and chili powder to taste
Sprinkle cotija cheese generously and chili powder to taste.
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Complete with lemon juice and chopped cilantro; serve with spoon
Complete with lemon juice and chopped cilantro; serve with spoon.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
- Mild version by reducing chilies and hot spices by half.
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