Humitas. Cómo hacer la receta perfecta para obtener las mejores humitas chilenas.

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, removing the outer leaves and keeping the larger, triangular leaves for wrapping.

Cut the kernels off the corn cobs using a knife, ensuring to get all the kernels.

In a pot, heat oil over medium-low heat and add the chopped onion, seasoning with salt.

Sauté the onion for about 20-25 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.

Once the onion is cooked, check the texture by pressing it with a finger to ensure it easily breaks apart.

Grind the corn kernels using a traditional mill, collecting the excess liquid in a bowl to avoid a watery mixture.

Add about 1/3 cup of fresh basil leaves to the corn while grinding.

Mix the ground corn with the sautéed onion and basil, adjusting salt to taste.

Prepare the husks by layering two together if needed, then place a generous spoonful of the corn mixture in the center.

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

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