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Sweet Corn Humitas  Recipe
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Sweet Corn Humitas Recipe

9 ingredients 15 servings openrecipes
Sweet Corn Humitas  Recipe

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...

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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, soaked then drained and dried of excess water

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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