Esquites with Grasshoppers

Name: Esquites with Grasshoppers
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1/4 cups butter, in medium cubes; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 4 cups corn kernel; 5 árbol chiles; 2 liters water; 1 sprig epazote; salt; mayonnaise; panela cheese, grated; chapulines, toasted; chile powder

alexandra romero

The esquites are one of the most popular snacks throughout the country. For example, in Mexico City, there are street vendors that serve them with special sauces, with chicken feet, or even with bone marrow. In Monterrey, esquites are known as corn in a cup, and in Oaxaca, many vendors offer esquites with grasshoppers. At Kiwilimón, we love them, so today we give you the recipe to prepare this dish at home. Let’s try these esquites with grasshoppers!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 30-08-2024

Preparation

30 mins

40 mins

Low

Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the corn and jalapeño pepper and cook for 5 more minutes. Add the water, epazote, and salt, cover, and cook on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure that not all the liquid evaporates.