Traditional Esquites

Name: Traditional Esquites
Prep time: 105 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons lard; 1/4 onions, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 2 árbol chiles; 4 cups corn kernels; 1 liter water; 3 sprigs epazote; salt; pepper; mayonnaise; queso fresco, crumbled; piquín chile; lime juice

Gabriela Morales

Prepare some delicious boiled esquites with the traditional toppings of mayonnaise, lime, and chili. They are sautéed in lard and boiled with serrano chili and epazote, giving them an unmatched flavor.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 19-07-2019

Preparation

45 mins

Low

In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion, add the garlic, the árbol chiles, and lightly fry. Add the corn kernels, water, and epazote; season with salt and pepper, and cook for 30 minutes, or until the corn kernels are tender. Serve in clay pots, accompanied by mayonnaise, fresh cheese, piquín chili, and lime.