HACKED RECIPE
Sweet Corn Humitas Recipe
By debbthebee
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Hacked from
Sweet Corn Humitas
Difficulty: Medium |
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
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Active Time:
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Makes:
15 servings
The simple Ecuadoran humita has ancient roots, and it’s lasted all these years because it’s deliciously simple. Like a tamale made with fresh corn, the humita is a batter of fresh corn, masa, and cheese that gets wrapped in a corn husk and steamed.
What to buy: White corn flour and corn husks can be found in the international aisle of most grocery stores or at Latin markets.
Queso fresco is a mild white cheese that does not melt when heated. It can also be found in the international aisle of most grocery stores or at Latin markets. If you can’t locate it, go ahead and substitute feta or ricotta cheese.
This recipe was featured as part of our Suckling Pig for the Holidays menu.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup instant white corn flour
- 8 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 2 cups)
- 15 corn husks, softened and dried of excess water
- 1-2 small cans of diced Ortega type green chilies
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place a steamer in a large pot and fill the pot with enough water to reach the bottom of the steamer. Over low heat, bring the water to a simmer.
- Combine corn kernels, chilies butter, baking powder, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment and process until smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add stock, corn flour, and queso fresco and mix with a spoon until thickened and no dry spots remain, about 30 strokes.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the corn mixture into the middle of each husk. Fold the bottom of the husk up and each side in, then fold the top over to seal.
- Place humitas seam side down in the steamer, layering on top of one another. Cover and steam until filling is set and no longer raw tasting, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Member recipes are not tested by the CHOW food team.
Indeed humitas are a delicacy, however, adding flour ruins the taste and texture of the humita. Humitas ought to be done with corn only. Once the corn is finely ground, if desired add cheese. Once in the husks, the top should not be closed, the humitas have to cook standing up.
It is imperative to grind the corn to the right texture, so it won't be runny, if runny, then it won't be useful.