Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2018, America's Test Kitchen TV

Make this bright, creamy charred-corn salad without firing up the grill.

SERVES 6 to 8

TIME 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes cooling

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our Mexican Corn Salad features charred kernels whose nutty, slightly bitter flavor complements corn's natural sweetness. We achieved that charring on the stovetop by cooking kernels in a small amount of oil in a covered skillet. The kernel...

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