dinner · vegetarian · gluten-free
Humitas en chala (corn tamales in husks)
Northern Argentine fresh-corn tamales with onion, squash, basil and cheese, wrapped in fresh husks and boiled.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Cut the kernels off and grate or blend coarsely; blanch the husks to soften.
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2
Cook onion and pepper in butter, add squash and paprika, then the corn and milk; stir over low heat until thick, 15 minutes; season with sugar and salt; cool.
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3
Overlap two husks, add a spoonful of corn, a cube of cheese and a basil leaf, and fold into a packet; tie with husk strips.
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4
Boil in salted water 40 minutes.
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5
Serve hot in the husk.
