pureed corn w/ green onion, green pepper & cheese

5 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jul 20, 2018

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".

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

  • Step 1
    Combine 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.
  • Step 2
    In 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.
  • Step 3
    Pour in the corn mixture, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mixture thickens somewhat.
  • Step 4
    Stir in the grated cheese and, as soon as it melts, remove the skillet from the heat.

Discover More

Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #tamales
Keyword: #Argentina
Keyword: #humitas
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Stove Top

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