Humita

Humita

Humitas is a traditional food in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador & Peru
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 15ml olive oil
  • 100g unsalted butter
  • 50g diced onion
  • ½ tbsp vegetable bouillon
  • 100ml double or single cream, you decide!
  • 500g corn on the cob (grilled)
  • 50ml tap water
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to season

Instructions
 

  • Crush the garlic & mix with the olive oil to make a garlic purée.
  • Over a moderate heat, melt the butter in a pan & sweat the diced onions & garlic purée. Add the vegetable bouillon & stir in.
  • Slice the grilled corn kernels off the cob & add to the pan with the cream & water. Bring to the boil.
  • Once boiled, add the seasoning & adjust if needed. Switch off the heat & let it cool.
  • Once cooled, transfer the mix to a food processor & blend until smooth. Taste & add more seasoning if required.
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