Halloween is a time of haunts and horror movies, but the most important part of this holiday is: the candy/snacks! While most people love the sticky and overly sweet caramel apples there are other types of festive sweets more appropriate for those who enjoy the spicy side of life.
Pablo's Esquite
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| Briones' Stand |
For the most part everyone has an "elote-guy" (a man selling corn) roaming around their neighborhood. If you don't, then never fear Pablo Briones is here! Unlike most cart-pushing-elote-guys, Briones has a stand right in the middle of busy Los Angeles on Florence and Compton. He sells different home made Mexican treats, but the one I'm interested in is the Esquite. The Esqite is a mixture of sweet corn kernels with mayonnaise, cheese, lemon, butter, and chile pequin. The ingredients might sound like a bad combination and aren't exactly recommended for the health-conscious since the corn is smothered in each and every component. But trust me it is delicious! The spice intensity however is beyond satisfying. Briones' wife, Cristina, buys the raw pepper from a local mercado (traditional Mexican market) and both roasts them and grind them herself.
Pequin peppers are rated 30,000-60,000 on the Scoville scale, that's about 13-40 times hotter than a jalapeno! The burning tickles your taste buds and covers up the icky mayo taste. I managed to eat my small cup in about 10 minutes without a drink of water to console me, but I enjoyed every second of the burn. But if you're worried about the heat, Briones also sells shaved ice drinks and fresh fruit.
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