I had my eye on Elotes (another Mexican Corn dish - more like the Corn-on-the cob version), but settled for this equally enticing Corn-OFF-the-cob street food that we all love.
My kids love Corn in most forms and this was no exception. The younger one especially loved the warm salad, and said its like Corn Bhel 🙂 They also love the hugely popular Grilled Corn-Mango Salsa
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Coming to this street food, its apparently served warm in takeaway containers. Let's look at how to make this. Adapted from here.
Prep time : 15 mins, Cook time : 5-10 mins , serves : 2~3
Esquites - Mexican Street Food - Gluten Free (Can be vegan)
Ingredients:
- Shucked Corn Kernels (fresh) - 1.2 cups (1 cup = 200 ml) - I pressure cooked it for 2 whistles but raw shucked kernels work just as fine.
- Vegetable Oil - 2 tbsp.
- Salt and pepper - to taste
- Finely chopped scallions - 2 TBSP
- Crumbled cheese - (I used Parm here, but this calls for a salty, so Feta might work) about 2 TBSP
- Lemon juice- to taste
- Jalapeno pepper - 1 large (minced fine) - I used Bhavnagri variety here (altho any spicy variety will do)
- garlic pods - 2 (finely minced or "microplaned")
- paprika / chilli flakes - ½ teaspoon or to taste
Method:
- In a wok or non stick pan, add oil. Once its smoking hot, add the corn and let it sit for 1-2 minutes undisturbed till some of the corn char a bit. Now toss vigorously.
- Let it sit again for 1 min in the hot pan. Now turn off heat and add the rest of the ingredients and give it a good toss.
- Serve immediately.
Pavani says
OMG that Mexican corn salad looks sooo inviting and delicious. My whole family loves Corn and I’m sure they will enjoy this yummy dish.
Sandhiya says
I too love corn in any form. This salad sounds so delicious and love the addition all the spicy stuff into this salad . My kind of food.
Harini R says
Good one. My family lives on corn. Corn salad in any combination of spices is welcome.
Unknown says
Ha ha kalyani you always choose the recipe name which is hard for me to pronounce .. Jokes apart such an amazing salad with corn, Who doesn't love garam corn this mexican version looks fantastic.. I came through this when I was researching But I had to do inky pinky ponky with so many E in the list
preeti garg says
Mexican salad looks so fabulous kalyani.. love it
Sharmila kingsly says
Anything with sweetcorn is my kind of dish.. Love this.I too made few recipes with sweetcorn will be posting in the coming days..
Srividhya says
Corn is such a magic ingredient right? Mostly all kids love it. This is a great recipe. Now that corn season is approaching I would love to try this.
Priya Suresh says
Love anything cooked with corns and this warm corn salad tempts me a lot, wish i get a bowl of this salad for my dinner. Too good.
vaishali sabnani says
I love corn in any form and a salad with corn ..wow..would love to finish that beautiful golden bowl.
Gayathri Kumar says
This salad is beautiful. And sounds like a simple to make recipe too. My daughter would love this for sure..
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Kalyani, same pinch! We absolutely loved this salad. I am not a creamy salad lover and I might love your version better without the mayo or the sour cream.
Srivalli says
That's a fantastic choice Kalyani, I had both this and Elotes for my list and finally picked up something else..my kids would love this corn dish!
Padmajha says
My kids like sweet corn and this looks like something they might not refuse to eat! Very good find for the alphabet Kalyani!
cookingwithsapana says
Wow I guess you and Sandhya both crossed minds while choosing today's dish. Such a nice and filling corn salad.
Mayuri Patel says
Anytime is corn time in our family. Esquites looks delicious and its easy to make this flavorful dish.
Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen says
Ohh that looks yumm kalyani! i can have this anytime! Looks perfect for snacking anytime or as a filling dinner!!!
Suma Gandlur says
What a vibrant colored, nutritious salad. I have never made cheesy corn salad and must give this a try for my kids.
Radha says
I love corn in any form and this warm salad is a delight! You are sending to the kitchen to make this salad as I have a couple of ears of corn from the grocery shopping.
Archana says
Such a delicious and easy-to-make corn salad. I love the way you have flavoured the corn, and this is the perfect season for using corn. Thanks, Kalyani.
Preethi says
I love this simple and fuss free warm Mexican corn salad . It is so quick to whip up and yet filling.
Seema says
I am loving this recipe. Esquites is one I actually order at the restaurant and it is always the smallest portion we get served. So good to have the actual recipe to make a plateful.
Kalyani says
Awesome to know you like it. Yes, it's very easy to make this Esquites at home
Priya Vj says
I make this type of corn salad but next time will definitely try charring the corn kernels..vj loves salads with a slightly smoky flavor .
Kalyani says
awesome! do try..