Total Steps
7
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
4
Ingredients
- 10 ears corn, shucked and cut from the cob
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup crema mexicana
- 2 tablespoons crumbly, salty white cheese (cotija or parmesan)
- chili powder(optional)
- Valentina hot sauce(optional)
- lime wedges(optional)
- salt(optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
Husk the corn, remove the silks, and slice the kernels from the cobs with a sharp knife.
2
Step 2
2 to 3 minutes
Place the corn in a saucepan with enough salted water to cover. Bring to a boil; let boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then drain. Turn off the heat, and return corn to saucepan.
3
Step 3
Add 3/4 cup of corn in a glass, add butter, and stir to melt the butter. Mix in lime juice and crema.
4
Step 4
Sprinkle with a good heavy coating of chili powder and salt if desired, though the cheese adds plenty of salt. Mix well.
5
Step 5
Top with crumbled cheese.
6
Step 6
If you like spicy, then add a few drops of hot sauce for that extra kick of heat.
7
Step 7
Serve with a spoon and lime wedges.
Tools & Equipment
sharp knife
saucepan
glass
spoon