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The best ways to eat esquites
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The best ways to eat esquites

By Kiwilimón - 2019-01-29T17:28:58.255351Z

Elote is delicious in any of its forms, but without a doubt, esquites take the prize for the most versatile and tasty snack. In addition to adding the traditional duo of chili and lime, esquites can be prepared in many ways. Discover some of the new ways to enjoy esquites.

With marrow. You will be adding extra protein, because a cup of esquites with chili and epazote is a delicacy, but if you also add marrow to the formula, it changes incredibly. This typically street snack has become the favorite of foodies looking for a more substantial dinner.

Fried snacks and more fried snacks Esquites are such an adaptable snack that they can be combined with many ingredients. In this case, corn fritters are mixed with corn kernels, cream, sauce, cueritos, vegetables, and a long etcetera. Although the possibilities for preparation are almost infinite, the most important thing starts with choosing your preferred chips.



Complete meal Esquites are, to some extent, a very basic corn soup. Therefore, it’s not surprising to find varieties that include some type of meat. Esquites with sweetbreads, ground meat, or chicken feet resemble more the broth your mom used to make, so they could be considered more of a meal than a snack. If you don’t eat meat, don’t worry. There are also vegan options with mushrooms.

Eco-friendly version The styrofoam cup in which your esquites are served takes at least 100 years to degrade. For this reason, serving esquites on a corn husk is a more eco-friendly option that does not affect the dish's flavor at all. The next time you go to buy an esquite, ask to have it served on a corn husk. This way, you will be enjoying a delicious snack while taking care of the environment.

Despite being super traditional, esquites are always evolving. Do you know any other way to prepare this tasty snack? Share your ideas with us.

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