Corn And Cheese Tamale (flavors From The Andes: Humita)

This Corn and Cheese Tamale recipe, also known as Humita, brings the flavors of the Andes to your table with its delicious combination of corn, cheese, and spices.

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Corn And Cheese Tamale (flavors From The Andes: Humita)

Ingredients

  • 6 ears of corn, husks and silk removed
  • 1 cup of fresh cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup of milk
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Grate the corn kernels into a large bowl.
  2. Add the grated cheese, milk, butter, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Take a large spoonful of the mixture and place it in the center of a corn husk. Fold the sides of the husk over the filling to form a package.
  4. Place the tamales in a large steamer and steam for 1 hour.
  5. Let the tamales cool for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
12g
Fat
14g

Supplies

Large bowl Steamer

Tools

Grater Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Corn and Cheese Tamales with a side of salsa and a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, you can add a slice of cooked ham or a hard-boiled egg to the filling before steaming.

Cost

$10