Eating Peruvian Breakfast at Home in Lima, Peru 🥐☀️ Humitas, Tamales, Lucuma, Cherimoya & More! 🇵🇪😋🍴

fresh corn

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned corn

Zucchini offers a similar texture while reducing calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

corn husks

🥗Healthier: banana leaves

💰Cheaper: parchment paper

Banana leaves impart a unique flavor and are often used in other cuisines.

Husk the corn and remove the kernels using a knife.

Blend the corn kernels until smooth, adding a little milk if necessary.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

Combine the blended corn, sautéed onion, baking powder, salt, sugar, and chopped basil in a bowl.

Mix until well combined and creamy, adjusting consistency with milk if needed.

Lay out corn husks and place a spoonful of the mixture in the center of each husk.

Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and tie securely with kitchen twine or strips of husk.

Place the wrapped humitas in a steamer basket and steam over boiling water for about 30-40 minutes until firm.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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