Comments on: Authentic Mexican Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:59:15 +0000

I can’t seem to find white corn. Can I use frozen white and gold corn instead?

By: paul

paul — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 04:14:28 +0000

In reply to Liliana.

@Liliana, no.. an esquite should never be made in an instant pot

By: Christy

Christy — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:14:57 +0000

Because it’s fresh corn season, cooking for the advised amount of time will make it less sweet. The rest of the recipe is great, just char the corn for a couple minutes per side and enjoy!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 23 May 2023 20:57:35 +0000

If I am using fresh corn on the cob, do I slice the kernels off the cob first or after they are cooked?

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:04:59 +0000

In reply to Liliana.

@Liliana,
For Instantpot use first the sauté function and then the poultry one for 15 minutes.

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 01 May 2023 19:02:45 +0000

This recipe is almost good, except for the cotija… crumbled queso fresco works better for this recipe.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:04:41 +0000

In reply to jose.

@jose, Costco has the frozen white corn on sale right now.

By: jose

jose — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:15:43 +0000

where can I find kernels?

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:14:32 +0000

In reply to Leticia.

@Leticia, if you don’t have another option use the can and add chicken broth instead of just water. Cook few minutes, just to get that great taste. Don’t boil.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 10 Sep 2022 16:12:11 +0000

In reply to Liv.

@Liv, both. It’s up to you. People in Mexico often choose to eat like hot soup but sometimes we prefer just the corn with mayo, cheese and chili powder.