Esquites
5.0
Ingredients
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 55 min
- Total
- 130 min
Instructions
- 1 Combine water and sugar in a large bowl and stir well. Add corn ears in husks and soak for at least 1 hour.
- 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat with mesquite chips in the wood box. Lightly oil the grate.
- 3 Remove corn from sugar-water mixture and cook, in husks, on the preheated grill for 45 minutes. Remove corn from the grill and let cool before shucking. Cut corn kernels from cobs.
- 4 Sauté corn kernels and chili powder in a large skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently, until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Add cotija cheese, crema, cilantro, and salt; cook until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Spritz with lime juice and serve hot.
By Brian Genest