Esquites (Mexican Corn) Recipe

Directions

Ingredients :

4 tablespoons butter, or more as needed

6 ears fresh corn kernels

1 teaspoon dried epazote, or to taste (Optional)

4 tablespoons Mexican crema, or more to taste

1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste

salt to taste

¼ cup crumbled Cotija cheese, or to taste

1 pinch chipotle pepper powder, or more to taste (Optional)

1 lime, cut into wedges (Optional)

Methods :

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and epazote. Cook, stirring frequently, until cooked to your preference, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Combine crema and lemon juice in a bowl; season with salt. Mix crema into the hot corn and transfer mixture to a serving dish. Let cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Sprinkle Cotija cheese and chipotle powder on top of corn and serve with lime wedges.