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Kelly Djalali

Esquites (Mexican Street Corn Salad)

Esquites takes all the street corn flavors and tosses them in a bowl, with charred corn off the cob.

Ingredients:  

  • 4 cups Fresh Corn about 5 ears
  • 2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
  • Kosher Salt and Cracked Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp. Crema Mexicana
  • 1 tbsp. Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 3-4 Scallions green parts only, sliced
  • 3-4 Cloves Garlic minced or pressed
  • ½ Bunch Cilantro finely chopped
  • cup Queso Fresco
  • Chili Powder to taste

Instructions: 

  • Heat a heavy skillet over high heat, and when it's hot, add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. When the oil gets shimmery, add the four cups of corn. Season with Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  • Let this cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes, until the bottom layer begins to develop good browning. Stir and continue to cook undisturbed for another 2-3 minutes. Stir again and continue to cook until the corn is evenly browned with some charring. Maybe 2-3 more minutes.
  • Transfer charred corn to a large mixing bowl and add scallion greens, garlic, mayo, sour cream, and crema. Stir to combine and coat the corn in the sauce. Add cilantro and queso fresco, stirring between each addition.
  • Add chili powder to taste, stir, and serve warm or at room temperature.

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