Humita
Humitas is a traditional food in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador & Peru
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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