Humita Recipe - Savoury Corn Pudding

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.

Grate the kernels off 8 cobs of fresh sweet corn into a large mixing bowl, saving all the liquid.

Run the back of a chef's knife along the cobs to extract the remaining juice and set aside.

In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.

Add a diced medium onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until translucent.

Add the grated corn to the pot and continue to cook until it thickens and becomes creamy.

Stir in 1/4 cup of whole milk and continue to cook until creamy.

Once the milk is absorbed, stir in the rest of the milk and continue cooking until thickened again.

Add 1 teaspoon of ancho chili paste or crushed chili flakes for a smoky flavor and some spice.

Stir in 1 cup of fresh basil leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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