Trolelotes-- (Mexican cooked corn snack) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is a very popular street vendor steamy snack much in demand in Mexico, specially during winter. It's really a filling and tasty comfort food snack. Easy to prepare. Ingredients:
1 cup cooked corn |
1 1/2 teaspoons butter |
1 tablespoon crumbled mexican queso fresco or 1 tablespoon feta cheese |
1 tablespoon mayonnaise |
1/4 teaspoon red chili powder (or more according to taste) |
salt, to taste |
1/4 key lime, its juice (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat corn with its liquid if canned, if frozen, thaw and heat, with a little bit of water.
2. Season with salt to taste.
3. Drain liquids.
4. While hot- add the butter, mayonnaise, powdered chili, and cheese in this order.
5. Taste and rectify salt if needed.
6. Add a few drops of lime juice if you like it tart.
7. Eat it hot.
8. You can use more or less of each ingredient to suit your palate.
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