TROLELOTES-- (MEXICAN COOKED CORN SNACK)

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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.

Provided by Mexi-Rosie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

  • Heat corn with its liquid if canned, if frozen, thaw and heat, with a little bit of water.
  • Season with salt to taste.
  • Drain liquids.
  • While hot-- add the butter, mayonnaise, powdered chili, and cheese in this order.
  • Taste and rectify salt if needed.
  • Add a few drops of lime juice if you like it tart.
  • Eat it hot.
  • You can use more or less of each ingredient to suit your palate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 179.4, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 6.2, Protein 5.7

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