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Humintas a la Olla

Cultural Context

Humintas a la Olla, a traditional dish from the Andean regions of Peru, showcases the rich agricultural heritage of the area, particularly its corn. These steamed corn cakes are often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, symbolizing togetherness and community. While the classic version includes cheese and spices, modern adaptations may vary in ingredients, reflecting local tastes and available produce.

PeruvianPEmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups fresh corn kernels
1 cup cheese (quesillo)
1/2 cup butter (mantequilla)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cilantro
1 medium onion
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
10 corn husks (hojas de choclo)

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

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: frozen corn

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Frozen corn retains sweetness and is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be a cost-saving substitute.

1

Lavar las chalas de choclo para que estén limpias.

2

Cortar el choclo blanco en rodajas delgadas.

3

Remojar el maíz seco en agua desde la noche anterior.

4

Agregar una ramita de canela al maíz en la licuadora.

5

Derretir mantequilla en una olla.

6

Hidratar el anís en agua antes de añadirlo a la mezcla.

7

Añadir sal y azúcar al gusto, aproximadamente menos de media tacita de azúcar.

8

Mezclar la mantequilla derretida con la masa.

9

Colocar una rodaja de quesillo en el centro de la masa.

10

Usar una hoja grande y una pequeña de choclo para envolver la mezcla.

11

Amarrar las hojas con un nudo, asegurándose de que no se escape la masa.

12

Colocar las humintas en una olla grande con agua y añadir sal.

13

Hervir durante al menos una hora, asegurándose de que el agua cubra las humintas.

14

Cubrir las humintas con las chalas sobrantes para mantener el vapor.

15

Después de una hora, sacar las humintas y escurrir el agua en un colador.

16

Servir tibias en la mesa.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsteamingfolding

Equipment Needed

blendersteamermixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairycorn

Also Known As

HumitasHumintaTamales de maíz

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