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Esquites en Vaso

Mexico's beloved street corn in a cup: charred corn kernels tossed with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, and epazote — rich, tangy, and addictive.

22 minEasyServes 4350 cal/serving

MexicanAppetizerStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSesame-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh epazote (or fresh cilantro), chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (or Tajin)
  • 1/4 cup cotija cheese (or feta cheese), crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 2 tbsp unsalted butter and let it melt and foam.

  2. 2

    Add 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels in an even layer. Let cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until the corn begins to char on one side, then stir and continue cooking until most kernels have some golden-brown color, about 5 to 7 minutes total.

  3. 3

    Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh epazote (or fresh cilantro) and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to the pan, stir for 30 seconds, then remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Divide the hot corn among cups or bowls. Top each serving with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tsp chili powder (or Tajin).

  5. 5

    Finish each cup with 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (or feta cheese). Serve immediately.

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