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Pastel de Choclo

Cultural Context

Originating from Chile, Pastel de Choclo is a traditional corn pie that reflects the country's agricultural heritage. It combines local ingredients like corn and beef, symbolizing rustic comfort food. Today, variations exist across Latin America, showcasing regional adaptations and personal touches.

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6 servings
Servings4
500 grams ground beef
1/4 cup sunflower oil
1 onion
1 teaspoon ají de color
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
salt
1/4 cup water
6 chicken fillets
3 packages frozen sweet corn
4-5 fresh basil leaves
3 hard-boiled eggs
black olives
1

Heat 1/4 cup sunflower oil in a pot over medium heat.

2

Add 1 onion and sauté until caramelized, about 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

3

Season with 1 teaspoon ají de color, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons oregano, and salt.

4

Add 500 grams ground beef and cook until well integrated with the onion.

5

Pour in 1/4 cup cold water and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

6

In boiling water, add 6 chicken fillets, salt, and oregano; boil for 20 minutes.

7

Simultaneously, boil 3 eggs for the filling.

8

After 20 minutes, remove chicken from the broth and save the broth for later use.

9

In a blender, add 3 packages of frozen sweet corn and 4-5 fresh basil leaves; blend until smooth.

10

Transfer blended corn to a pot and cook for 30 minutes without adding milk or water.

11

In a baking dish, layer a bit of the corn mixture at the bottom, then add the beef mixture.

12

Place the boiled chicken fillets spaced out on top of the beef.

13

Add black olives and 3 hard-boiled eggs cut into quarters on top of the chicken.

14

Cover everything with the remaining corn mixture and sprinkle with 2-3 teaspoons of sugar.

15

Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.

Equipment Needed

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Allergens

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