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Elote in a cup with cilantro and lime.

Elote in a Cup Recipe (Esquites)

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Description

This flavorful and delicious elote in a cup (esquites) is a delectable Mexican street corn classic that you’re sure to love. 

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup crema Mexicana
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 20 oz. frozen corn or about 3 cups corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese crumbles
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • lime wedges
  • tajin

Instructions

  1. Mix together mayonnaise and crema until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Mexican crema and mayonnaise mixture in a small bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Saute corn in large skillet for 6-8 minutes, until cooked through and slightly charred.
    Corn in skillet for esquites recipe.
  3. Put corn into cups or a serving bowl and drizzle with mayo mixture. Top with cotija cheese and cilantro.
  4. Squeeze lime juice and finish with tajin to taste.
    Close up of Mexican street corn salad.

Equipment

Notes

  • Use roasted frozen corn for a deeper charred flavor. 

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