Esquite

Name: Esquite
Ingredients: 4 ears corn; 1 lime (juiced); 1/2 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 oz cojita or feta cheese (crumbled); 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and chopped); 2 green onions (sliced); 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)

Korban

November 5, 2020

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Esquite

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Ingredients

4 ears corn
1 lime juiced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter
3 oz cojita or feta cheese crumbled
1/2 jalapeno seeded and chopped
2 green onions sliced
1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

Instructions

Boil husked corn in water until cooked.
Remove and let cool.
One at a time, stand each husk upright on a cutting board and cut downwards, removing all of the kernels.
Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Add kernels and let char slightly, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes.
Add the jalapeno and cook for an additional minute or so.
Remove the corn and jalapeno from the heat and place into a large bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
Garnish with additional lime wedges and cilantro if desired.