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Esquites-Style Poblano Pasta Salad
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 6 cups fresh yellow corn kernels (cut from about 8 large ears)
  • 1 (about 4 ounces) bunch scallions, root ends and dark green parts trimmed
  • 1 medium (about 7 ounces) zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (1 ½ cups)
  • 1 medium-size (5 ounces) poblano chile, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (about ⅔ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon ancho chile powder, plus more for garnish
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, or more for seasoning
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons crema Mexicana
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus cilantro leaves for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated using a Microplane grater (about ½ teaspoon)
  • 2 ounces Cotija cheese, crumbled (about ½ cup), divided
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