Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 tablespoons butter
    3 cups corn
    1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
    3 tablespoons mayonnaise
    1 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    2 green onions, sliced
    1 handful cilantro, chopped
    1 lime, juiced
    2 tablespoons Cotija cheese (or Mexican blend cheese)
    1/8 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
    1 avocado, diced
Preparation
    1.Melt butter in skillet on medium-high.
    2.Add corn and mix with butter.
    3.Let corn char on bottom of pan. Then stir and char again.
    4.Add the jalapeno, saute for a minute and then remove from heat.
    5.Place into a bowl and add mayonnaise, garlic, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, cheese, chili powder and avocado.
    6.Serve warm or chilled, your choice.

Leave a comment