OH SO YUMMY BUTTERY CORN WITH LIME AND CHILE - AKA ESQUITES

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Oh so Yummy Buttery Corn With Lime and Chile - Aka Esquites image

Probably completely different than any corn dish you have tasted before- unless you have bought this from a street vendor in a Latin country or an area gretly influenced by the hispanic culture like Texas or Florida! This method really brings out the sweetness in the corn. I enjoyed this so much when I visited Mexico. You could see people all over town eating this on the cob as they stroll and shop. I think it makes a fabulously different side, especially when bbqing or grilling. They are called esquites- es-KEY-tays or elotes- a-LOW-tays- depending on the location. We just call 'em good! Hope you like it!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 ounces frozen corn, husked (on the cob or off) or 4 ears fresh corn, grilled
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh is best- i use half of a lime
3 tablespoons epazote, chopped, if you can get it or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 green chili pepper (optional)
1 chipotle pepper, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
lime wedge
ground dried chilies or chili powder
parmesan cheese
epazote or cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • STOVE TOP METHOD: Heat a large skillet on high heat and add corn to DRY skillet. Cook stirring loose kernels or turning cobs often until kernels begin to brown- about 3-5 minutes. If using, add the minced chile near the end and stir often to make sure it doesn't burn, cooking just until the pepper is soft. Go to step 3 --.
  • GRILLING METHOD:my FAVE- grill corn over med hot coals turning to cook all sides and char a few of the kernels. If desired, grill a fresh chili pepper alongside the corn, dice and add to butter. Go to step 3 --.
  • FINISH: Combine lime juice, salt, butter and chipotles and or peppers in 1/4 cup water. Pour into pan with kernels OR baste over corn at the end of the grilling time. Remove from grill to covered dish. Pour remaining sauce over corn.
  • Sprinkle the salt and epazote or cilantro over the corn.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Taste to make sure there is enough salt and lime for your taste.
  • Serve with any of the toppings listed or use your creativity and come up with your own topping ideas. I LOVE it with lots of lime and chile and just an added pinch of salt!
  • In mexico the vendors usually serve this on the cob, offering toppings like chili powder, mayo, catsup or a little cheese, a style that would be like our parmesan. People can top as they wish, walking along the street shopping and site seeing while snacking on this deliciously different treat.
  • Hope you enjoy it!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 642.5, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.7

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