Esquites

Name: Esquites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 130 min
Ingredients: 2 gallons water; 1 cup white sugar; 4 ears yellow corn; mesquite wood chips; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 5 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese; 3 tablespoons Mexican crema; 0.33333334326744 bunch chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice

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Similar to elote, but the corn kernels are removed from the cob. Sweet, smoky, salty, spicy--basically all the flavors-- corn.

Recipe by Brian Genest

Published on October 15, 2020

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 gallons water
1 cup white sugar
4 ears yellow corn
mesquite wood chips
3 tablespoons chili powder
5 tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
3 tablespoons Mexican crema
⅓ bunch chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice

Directions

Combine water and sugar in a large bowl and stir well. Leaving corn in husks, soak for at least 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat with mesquite chips in the wood box. Lightly oil the grate.
Grill corn, still in husks, for 45 minutes. Remove from grill and let cool before shucking.
Cut corn from the cobs and combine with chili powder. Saute corn kernels in a skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until you see come charring, about 5 minutes.
Add cotija cheese, crema, cilantro, and salt and cook until warmed through, about 4 more minutes. Spritz with lime juice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265	Calories
8g	Fat
48g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 4g	22%
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 612mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	18%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 36g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 9mg	45%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 284mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.