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Esquite - Elote In A Cup Recipe

Esquite (Elote In a Cup) is a delicious and different way to enjoy the famous Mexican Street Corn. Fresh corn kernels are cooked to a buttery, tender and flavorful treat served in a cup.
Course Appetizers & snacks
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 cups
Calories 156kcal
Author Ana Frias

Ingredients

  • 4 large ears corn husked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup white onion finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 3 epazote leaves if you can find them
  • 2 large juicy limes (divided)
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise or chipotle crema or more to taste
  • ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • Chili lime seasoning or tajin

Instructions

  • Clean your cobs: remove the leaves and corn silks.
    4 large ears corn
  • With a very sharp knife shell the corn flush and set aside.
  • Melt butter over low-medium heat (without browning it) in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the onion, jalapeño pepper and saute for 2 minutes or until softened. 
    2 tablespoons butter, ¼ cup white onion, 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper
  • Add the water, corn and spread the mixture around the pan to form an even layer. Place the epazote on top and cover with a lid. Cook on medium-low about 20 to 25 minutes stirring occasionally.
    2 cups water, 3 epazote leaves
  • Add the salt and the juice of 1 lime. Stir to integrate all ingredients. Taste for salt and lime juice and add more according to taste.
    ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt, 2 large juicy limes (divided)
  • Serve on cups or bowls and top with mayonnaise or chipotle crema, sprinkle cilantro (optional), cotija cheese, chili pepper seasoning.
  • Serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g