Oh So Yummy Buttery Corn With Lime And Chile Aka Esquites Recipes

OH SO YUMMY BUTTERY CORN WITH LIME AND CHILE - AKA ESQUITES

Steps:

• STOVE TOP METHOD: Heat a large skillet on high heat and add corn to DRY skillet. Cook stirring loose kernels or turning cobs often until kernels begin to brown- about 3-5 minutes. If using, add the minced chile near the end and stir often to make sure it doesn't burn, cooking just until the pepper is soft. Go to step 3 --.
• GRILLING METHOD:my FAVE- grill corn over med hot coals turning to cook all sides and char a few of the kernels. If desired, grill a fresh chili pepper alongside the corn, dice and add to butter. Go to step 3 --.
• FINISH: Combine lime juice, salt, butter and chipotles and or peppers in 1/4 cup water. Pour into pan with kernels OR baste over corn at the end of the grilling time. Remove from grill to covered dish. Pour remaining sauce over corn.
• Sprinkle the salt and epazote or cilantro over the corn.
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Taste to make sure there is enough salt and lime for your taste.
• Serve with any of the toppings listed or use your creativity and come up with your own topping ideas. I LOVE it with lots of lime and chile and just an added pinch of salt!
• In mexico the vendors usually serve this on the cob, offering toppings like chili powder, mayo, catsup or a little cheese, a style that would be like our parmesan. People can top as they wish, walking along the street shopping and site seeing while snacking on this deliciously different treat.
• Hope you enjoy it!

CORN WITH CHILE LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat grill on high.
• In medium mixing bowl, combine the butter, the juice of the 2 limes, cilantro, chile paste, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
• Peel the ears of corn and on the hot grill, grill the corn until charred nicely on the outside. Serve with a spoonful the flavored butter on top.

CORN WITH CHILE-LIME BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine the butter, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, chile paste and cumin in a bowl. Add salt and pepper; mix well.
• Grill the corn, turning, until nicely charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of the flavored butter on top. Sprinkle with more cilantro and cotija cheese.

BAKED CHILI-LIME CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Place corn in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Brush corn with half the butter mixture. Cover and bake for 30 minutes., Uncover; brush corn with remaining butter mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until tender.

GRILLED CORN WITH CHEESE, LIME AND CHILE (ELOTES)

Steps:

• Heat your grill to medium-high. Grill corn, turning occasionally, until cooked through and lightly charred, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, zest of 1 lime, chile powder, salt and pepper.
• Slather hot corn with mayonnaise mixture and sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Cut limes into wedges and serve alongside corn.

CORN ON THE COB WITH CHEESE AND LIME

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Soak corn in husks in cold water 10 minutes. Drain corn and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until husks are charred, about 10 minutes. Shuck corn and grill until kernels are browned in spots, about 10 minutes.
• While corn is grilling, in a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and cayenne. Using the small teardrop-shaped holes on a four-sided grater grate cotija.
• Brush mayonnaise mixture onto hot corn and sprinkle with cojita.
• Serve corn on the cob with lime wedges.

ESQUITES

Steps:

• Slice the corn kernels off of the cob, and put them in a medium saucepan, with the butter, salt, and the water.
• Cook on medium heat, until fragrant, and fully cooked.
• To serve, pour the corn and broth in foam cups (typical), add some of the mayonnaise (to taste), chile powder and lime juice to taste.
• Enjoy.

CORN ON THE COB WITH LIME-CHIVE BUTTER

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• To boil corn: Bring large pot of water to boil; add pinch of sugar, if desired. Husk corn. Add corn to pot. Return water to boil and cook corn 4 minutes. Drain corn and serve immediately with lime-chive butter.
• To grill corn: Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove all but the innermost husks from corn. Fold back inner husks and remove corn silk. Rewrap inner husks around corn. Grill until husks are slightly charred and corn is tender, turning often, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately with lime-chive butter.