Photo: Dragne Marius
Sweet Corn Humitas Recipe
10 ingredients
15 servings
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The simple Ecuadoran humita has ancient roots, and it's lasted all these years because it's deliciously simple. Like a tamale made with fresh corn, the humita...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
727
Calories
17g
Protein
14g
Fat
135g
Carbs
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup instant white corn flour
- 8 ounces queso fresco, crumbled (about 2 cups)
- 15 corn husks, softened and dried of excess water
- 1-2 small cans of diced Ortega type green chilies
Directions
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By chow ·
Recipe sourced from
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