One of the classics of the national month are the Esquites. Preparation made with corn kernels, epazote leaves and Cuaresmeño peppers. The flavor and aroma of each of the ingredients gives a gift to the palate that you cannot stay without savoring.
At this article, we give you the details of how to cook this Mexican appetizer.
Ingredients to make Esquites with epazote:
- 1 kilogram of tender corn kernels
- 500 milliliters of water
- 4 units of Cuaresmeño peppers
- 1 bunch of Epazote
- 100 grams of salt
- To accompany
- 1 jar of Mayonnaise
- 250 grams of grated cheese
- 100 grams of ground dry chili
- 250 grams of Lemons
How to make Esquites with epazote:
1.We get the ingredients ready to prepare the homemade Esquites.
2.We wash the chilies, the corn kernels are rinsed and drained. We wash and disinfect the epazote leaves as well. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
3.When it is hot, add the corn kernels.
4.We make a cut in the shape of a cross on the tip of the Cuaresmeño peppers, and add them to the cooking. Later we add the salt to taste, and the epazote leaves.
5.Cover the pan and let it continue cooking for 20 minutes or until the corn kernels are soft. From time to time we move a little to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
6.To serve, place a few tablespoons of boiled Esquites in a glass or well. We put mayonnaise to taste and grated cheese, sprinkled with ground dry chili. Finally, we pour a few drops of lemon. And ready! Complete your Mexican meal with some delicious beef flautas.
