This Vasolote recipe is part of a sponsored collaboration with makemealsthatdomore.com and DiMe Media. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

A Rich and Spicy Street Food Favorite – Vasolote

Vasolote or esquites?  Do you know the difference? It’s the variation of the cooking process that sets them apart.  Esquites are prepared in a large clay pot with butter, sliced onions and epazote leaves.  The combination is fried then corn kernels are added.  The aroma is intoxicating and amazing.  Once all the flavors are combined, the corn is served in a cup, topped with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice and chile powder.  Toppings vary by region.  I’ve seen some street stands in Mexico where people line the streets just to get a taste of esquites with bone marrow as a topping.  Interesting, right?

Vasolote is a bit different.  The flavor of the corn is preserved by boiling the corn kernels in salted water to al dente. The rest of the ingredients are served as toppings.  One ingredient must be a spicy salsa or a spicy cream. I’ve seen some versions of spicy fried tortillas as a topping too.  That sounds incredible.  I never thought about adding a crunch factor to vasolote.   The rest of the ingredients are similar to the esquites version: cotija, chilli powder and lime juice.

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I decided to recreate my version of the vasolote.  The spicy cream was inspired by makemealsthatdomore.com version of grilled street corn.  The creamy spicy sauce includes lime zest, cilantro, jalapeño, Best Foods® Aocado Oil with a hint of Lime Mayonnaise Dressing, sour cream (or plain yogurt) and Knorr Caldo con Sabor de Pollo.

I chose Best Foods® as my mayonnaise dressing of choice because the brand is committed to real, quality ingredients such as 100% cage free eggs and responsibly sourcing their oils from trusted American farms.

The simplest flavors make the best food.  This tasty snack can be made at home with just a few ingredients readily available in your pantry and grocery store.

One of those ingredients everyone should have in their pantry is Knorr.  Knorr prides themselves on sourcing high quality ingredients and helping farms to implement sustainable practices such as reducing water and energy consumption, minimizing fertilizer usage, optimizing renewable resources, and increasing biodiversity

I encourage you to visit Make Meals That Do More and get inspired.  They have listed some great recipes anyone with any cooking skill level can create.  Nothing overwhelming or intimidating.  Just simple, good food your family will love.