Esquites (Warm Mexican Corn Salad) Recipe

Esquites (Warm Mexican Corn Salad) Recipe

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Esquites, a warm Mexican corn salad, is a sweet and savory explosion of flavors. We recommend peak season fresh corn, but frozen works too!

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Ingredients

  • 6 ears fresh sweet corn, shucked
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) salted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 dry bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ground ancho chiles or Tajín , divided
  • 4 limes, divided
  • 7 ounces (about 200g) grated queso fresco or cotija cheese
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
  • 3/4 cup (about 200g) sour cream
  • Cholula hot sauce, to taste

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