Esquites with ramen

Name: Esquites with ramen
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 500 grams white corn kernels; salt; pepper; 3 cups chicken broth; 1/4 cups cilantro; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; serrano chile, sliced; 4 cups instant ramen noodles, cooked and without broth; mayonnaise; queso fresco; chile powder; lime juice; cilantro, finely chopped

Mundet

Esquites are a legendary snack that you can find in almost every corner of the country, as no one can resist ordering some with spicy chili and a lot of lime. To give a twist to this street food classic, we created this version of esquites with ramen, they turn out spectacular!

In addition to pairing these esquites with ramen with mayonnaise, cheese, chili, and lime, you can also add other toppings of your choice. Just don’t forget to pair it with Sidral Mundet®!

Did you know? Esquites are made with tender corn and can be served with chicken feet, marrow, salsa macha, and more. In the north, it is known as elote en vaso.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-11-2023

Preparation

15 mins

30 mins

Low

Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the corn kernels for 5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, chicken broth, and the cilantro sprig. Cook the esquites for 20 minutes or until the corn kernels are ready. Heat butter in a skillet. Add onion, garlic, and slices of serrano chili. Cook for 3 minutes. Finally, add the ramen and cook for 2 more minutes.