Corn and Cotija Guacamole (aka Esquites Guacamole)

A guacamole inspired by esquites, aka Mexican corn salad, with charred or

grilled corn and crumbled cotija.

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup corn (~2 ears)
• 2 large avocados, mashed
• 1/4 cup cotija (or feta), crumbled
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (~1 lime)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

directions

1. Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, add the corn, toss and let it sit cooking until charred, about 6-10 minutes, mix it up and let it char again, about 6-10 minutes, and remove from heat.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the remaining ingredients.
3. Mix everything and enjoy!

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