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Easy 22 min~232 kcal 3/10
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Spiced Corn Cup
A street-style corn snack that tosses hot kernels with butter, chili, and lime, juicy, punchy, and easy to eat straight from the cup.
Easy⏱️ 18 min📖 1 min readServes 4~160 kcal🇲🇽 Mexican🌍 Full translation
8 min prep 10 min cook
- #Under 30 min
- #Kid-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 18 min- Prep8 min
- Cooking10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Corn kernels
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Lime juice
- 0.5 dessert spoon(~5 ml) Ground red pepper
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Warm the corn kernels in salted water for 5 minutes and drain.
5 min05:00 - 2
Mix the butter with the hot corn and turn for 1 minute, until the kernels are glossy.
1 min01:00 - 3
Add the lime juice and ground red pepper, then divide into cups.
- 4
Serve the cups hot, before the butter sets, so the spice clings to the surface.
💡 Tip: Do not boil the corn too long; firm kernels give a better texture in the cup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Squeeze lime over the cup and serve the corn hot as a snack.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~160
kcal calories
4
g protein
24
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 58%Fat 32%
GI 17 · Low GIGL 4 · Low GL
8g
Sugar
2.9g
Fiber
332.1mg
Sodium
2.1g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
3/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Spiced Corn Cup make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Spiced Corn Cup take?
Prep 8 minutes, cooking 10 minutes; 18 minutes in total.Is Spiced Corn Cup difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Spiced Corn Cup have?
Approximately 160 kcal per serving. Protein: 4g, carbs: 24g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Spiced Corn Cup contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Spiced Corn Cup belong to?
This recipe belongs to Mexican cuisine.How many ingredients does Spiced Corn Cup need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Spiced Corn Cup filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 3/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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