how to make humitas

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.

Put oil in a pan and fry the onion until golden.

Melt the butter over low heat.

After peeling the corn, grind it and mix in a large bowl with the prepared onion, butter, and eggs.

Add the milk and 3 tablespoons of oil to achieve the right consistency.

Choose a filling according to your taste: for a sweet filling, add sugar and raisins; for a salty filling, add salt and cheese.

Place 2 tablespoons of the mixture on each corn leaf.

At the top of the pot, place the humitas with boiling water, covering them with the leaves, then cover the pot immediately and leave to boil for 30 minutes.

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