pureed corn w/ green onion, green pepper & cheese
This is a popular dish in Argentina to be served as a side dish with meat. This mixture can be wrapped in cornhusks and steamed like tamales to make a dish called "humitas en chala".
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen & thawed
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 - eggs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- - black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
How To Make pureed corn w/ green onion, green pepper & cheese
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Step 1Combine the corn and milk in a food processor or blender and blend at high speed for 30 seconds. Add the eggs, paprika, salt and a few grindings of black pepper and blend for 15 seconds longer, or until the mixture is thick and smooth.
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Step 2In a heavy 10-inch skillet, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the scallions and green pepper, and cook, stirring, for 4 or 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft but not brown.
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Step 3Pour in the corn mixture, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens somewhat.
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Step 4Stir in the grated cheese and, as soon as it melts, remove the skillet from the heat.
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Category:
Vegetables
Keyword:
#tamales
Keyword:
#Argentina
Keyword:
#humitas
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
Latin American
Method:
Stove Top
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