Humitas or steamed fresh corn cakes / Fresh corn tamales

Humitas or steamed fresh corn cakes / Fresh corn tamales

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Humitas are savory steamed fresh corn cakes made from a mixture of freshly ground corn, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, and cream, which is placed inside corn husks and steamed.

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Ingredients

  • 6-7 fresh ears of corn (with husks)
  • 3 cups grated or crumbled cheese (mozzarella or a fresh farmers cheese)
  • 1 cup diced white onions (about ½ large onion)
  • 1 tsp ground coriander (optional)
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • About 1 cup corn meal
  • ¼ cup of heavy cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Aji de tomate de arbol or tree tomato hot sauce

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