Humitas
Description
This International side-dish features Of fresh corn. The flavors come together beautifully. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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With shucks on 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Fresh ground black pepper 3 tb Butter 1 ts Sugar 1 Onion chopped 1/4 c Milk (evaporated is best) 1 Tomato peeled, seeded, & chopped 2 Eggs beaten
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Cut corn off of the cobs.
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Save cobs & husks!
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Take the largest husks, put into a pan of boiling water to soften.
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Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion, & cook til soft.
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Add the tomato, salt & pepper, & sugar and cook for 5-6 minutes.
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Add the corn, milk, & eggs and cook for 10 minutes.
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Stir constantly while this step is in progress.
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Remove the husks from the water and dry.
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Place 3 Tblspns of the corn mixture on the center of each husk.
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Fold the sides of the husks over to form a small package.
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(use 2 leaves if you need to do so) tie with string.
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Place cobs in the bottom of the pot of boiling water and place the humitas on top of the cobs.
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Cover pot for 30 minutes.
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Serve hot!
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I like to add a bit of garlic to mine.
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I also use the Sriracha or Tuong hot sauce too!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 172.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.8g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 30.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 38.0g13%
- Dietary Fiber 4.8g20%
- Sugars 6.4g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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