Esquites

Ingredientes

• 1 Tablespoon salted butter (softened)
• 0.3333333333333333 cup onion (50g, diced) (opcional)
• 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper (seeded, diced) (opcional)
• 0.3333333333333333 cup water (79g)
• 4 ears corn (husked, cut from the cob about 3 cups)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 5 Tablespoons mayonnaise
• 5 Tablespoons Mexican crema (or sour cream)
• 0.3333333333333333 cup Cotija cheese (85g, shredded, or queso fresco)
• chili powder (Tajin, or hot sauce , to taste)
• 1 lime (quartered)

Pasos

1. Add butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add onion and pepper then sauté until tender. Add water and corn. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn is tender (about 5-8 minutes).
2. Season with black pepper and a little salt then divide among 4 cups.
3. In each cup, add 1 heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise and 1 heaping tablespoon of Mexican crema (or sour cream). Stir to combine.
4. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese and chili powder, to taste. Serve with lime wedges to squeeze on top. Enjoy immediately.