Looking for the perfect Mexican snack? Mexican street corn in a cup, or Esquites, is a popular street food found in Mexico. It is very easy to make at home.
optional: 2 sprigs of fresh epazote or 1 teaspoon dried epazote
1/2cupmayonnaise
1/4tablespoonsunsalted butter
6tablespoonscrumbled cotija queso or parmesan
1tablespoonof Tajínor 1 teaspoon each of fine seal salt, red chili powder and True Lime dehydrated lime juice
Instructions
If you have fresh or frozen corn, cook as per package instructions with the epazote in water. If your corn is cooked, on the stove warm it up with a bit of water and epazote, brought to a quick boil.
With a slotted spoon, fill 4 glasses with the corn to the top.
With a large spoon, slater on 1 tablespoon of butter and 2 tablespoons of mayonaise per cup.
Sprinkle with the cheese and finally with your spice mix, to taste.