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Torta de Choclo

Cultural Context

Torta de Choclo is a traditional Chilean dish that showcases the country's abundant corn harvest. Often enjoyed during family gatherings and holidays, this savory pie combines a rich filling of ground meat, olives, and hard-boiled eggs, topped with a creamy corn layer. Its comforting flavors and textures make it a beloved staple in Chilean cuisine, with variations found across Latin America, reflecting local ingredients and tastes.

ChileanCLmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups corn
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter
3 hard-boiled eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup fresh cheese

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Add salt to the corn mixture that should already be ground.

2

Use a spoon to distribute the salt evenly throughout the corn mixture.

3

Add finely chopped red onion to the corn mixture.

4

Add a touch of white sugar to the mixture.

5

Gradually incorporate melted butter into the mixture, mixing well to combine flavors.

6

Incorporate lightly beaten eggs into the mixture.

7

Add a bit of milk to achieve a consistent mixture that is neither too light nor too thick.

8

Crumble fresh cheese into the mixture to taste.

9

Check the salt level and add half a teaspoon more if needed.

10

Preheat the oven and grease two 8-inch molds with butter and flour.

11

Pour the entire mixture into the molds.

12

Bake in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about one hour, checking for doneness with a toothpick or knife. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingbaking

Equipment Needed

skilletblenderbaking dishspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Chilean Corn PieCorn Cake

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