Esquites Recipe

Name: Esquites Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Medium onion, small dice; 8 Cups corn kernels off the cobb; 4 Cups corn stock (recipe follows); 4 Oz. Butter; Epazote, a fresh Mexican herb *; Garnish; Lime Mayonnaise (recipe follows); Queso Fresco *; Chili Piquin *; can all be found in any of the Mexican/Latin markets in South Philly

Servings: persons

1
Sweat diced onions in butter.
2
Add corn kernels and cook until soft (About 15 minutes).
3
Add corn stock and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, leaving some liquid.
4
Season with salt to taste.
5
Fold in epazote.
6
Serve warm in large bowl.
7
Top with a light layer of Lime Mayonnaise, crumbled Queso Fresco and a gentle shake of Chile Piquin.
8
Corn Stock
9
6 corn cobs, kernels removed
10
1 medium onion, sliced thin
11
3 cloves garlic, crushed
12
2 tbs olive oil
13
4 quarts water
14
Salt to taste
15
Gently sweat onions and garlic in olive oil until very soft.
16
Add corn cobs and water and cook until stock is very fragrant and flavorful, about one hour.
17
Strain to remove cobs and onion and season to taste with salt.
18
Lime Mayonnaise
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1 cup prepared mayonnaise
20
1/8 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
21
Salt to taste
22
Combine mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl and mix well.
23
Season to taste with salt.

638

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Medium onion, small dice, 8 Cups corn kernels off the cobb, 4 Cups corn stock (recipe follows), 4 Oz. Butter, and more.

Yes, Esquites Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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