Esquites

The classic Mexican snack of tender, creamy, and flavorful corn kernels.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Tender corn kernels
• 1 tablespoons Lard
• ½ piece White onion
• 1 piece Garlic clove
• ½ cup Homemade chicken broth
• ¼ cup Mayonnaise
• ¼ cup Cotija cheese (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Chile piquín powder
• 2 pieces Fresh lime juice
• Salt, to taste

Directions

1. Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic in lard until translucent.
2. Add corn kernels and cook for 5 minutes, allowing them to brown slightly.
3. Incorporate homemade chicken broth and salt. Cook over low heat, covered, for 10-12 minutes until the corn is tender and the liquid has reduced.
4. Remove from heat and mix with mayonnaise until evenly coated.
5. Serve in glasses or small bowls, topping with grated Cotija cheese, chile piquín powder, and fresh lime juice.

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