Humitas Recipe Procedure:
Humitas Recipe is a popular dish in South America. It’s taste is savory and sweet. It is a very healthy dish made by grounding and blending corn, butter, cheese, onion, milk, salt, and ground black pepper. After blending the mixture, it is wrapped and boiled in corn husks or banana leaves. Humitas Recipe is the most wanted dish in some of the American countries, such as Chile, Bolivia, and Argentina. Essentially, it is a fresh corn cake.
Humitas Recipe are cooked using fresh corn, which is ground with other ingredients before being packed and steamed in a fresh corn husk. I loved eating humitas because many Ecuadorian recipes tend to use lots of ingredients, some of which are hard to find or expensive in the States, but this recipe is reasonable and so simple.
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Preparation Time:
- Preparation time: (30 minutes)
- Assembling time: (20 minutes)
- Cooking time: (30-45 minutes)
- Total time: (1 hour and 35 minutes)
- Course: (breakfast, brunch)
- Cousine: (American)
- Keyword: (Humitas)
Ingredients For Humitas Recipe
□ Fresh ears of corns, husked and kernels (6-8) you can also use frozen corn kernels
□ Milk (1/2 cup)
□ White onion finely chopped (1/4 cup)
□ Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
□ Sugars (2 tablespoons)
□ Grated cheese queso fresco or any other type (1/2 cup)
□ Melted butter (1/4 cup) vegetable oil can be used
□ Corn meal (1/2 cup)
□ (2-3 eggs)
□ Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Making Procedure
- Remove the corns from the husks using a sharp knife.
- Heat the butter or any vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3–5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the blender.
- Blending process: In a blender or food processor, blend the corn kernels, onion, baking powder, grated cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, cornmeal, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
- Place the husks in a large skillet, add 3–4 cups of water, and bring to a boil for 5–10 minutes until they become soft.
- Remove the husks from the heat and put the mixture in the center of the husks. Use large husks and fill and fold the husk from all sides—left, right, top, and bottom—to create a semi-pocket. Repeat this process with all the husks until the mixture is finished.
- Tie the twine over the right side of the husk and tighten it slightly, then knot the thin strips around the wrapper to seal it closed.
- Steaming: Boil 3–4 cups of water in a steamer, then place the humitas on top of the steamer and cook for 30–40 minutes, or until they are firm and the dough has cooked thoroughly.
- Serve the humitas hot with your favorite sauce. Salsa criolla and aji sauce are also good choices.
Blending and filling of the humitas
- Remove the corns from the husks using a sharp knife.
- Heat the butter or any vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 3–5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the blender.
- Blending process: In a blender or food processor, blend the corn kernels, onion, baking powder, grated cheese, eggs, milk, sugar, cornmeal, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.
- Place the husks in a large skillet, add 3–4 cups of water, and bring to a boil for 5–10 minutes until they become soft.
- Remove the husks from the heat and put the mixture in the center of the husks. Use large husks and fill and fold the husk from all sides—left, right, top, and bottom—to create a semi-pocket. Repeat this process with all the husks until the mixture is finished.
- Tie the twine over the right side of the husk and tighten it slightly, then knot the thin strips around the wrapper to seal it closed.
- Steaming: Boil 3–4 cups of water in a steamer, then place the humitas on top of the steamer and cook for 30–40 minutes, or until they are firm and the dough has cooked thoroughly.
- Serve the humitas hot with your favorite sauce. Salsa criolla and aji sauce are also good choices.
FAQ About Humitas:
What will you need to make humitas?
Humitas Recipe are made with a few ingredients that are easy to find and reasonable. You will need fresh ears of corn husked and kernels, dairy fresh milk, or packed, melted butter. If it is not available, you can use vegetable oil, thinly chopped onion, baking powder, sugar, queso fresco cheese, or any other kind of cheese that is available (harina de maiz), corn meal, eggs, salt, and black pepper to taste. Here, I briefly explain that the ingredients are listed below in the box. There you will see the quantities of the items.
❶What are humitas?
Humitas Recipe is a traditional South American dish. It is made with a few ingredients that are reasonable and available everywhere. The basic item of humitas is fresh corn kernels, which are mixed with other ingredients like spices, sweets, and heavy cream. It is made in just two steps: blending and steaming. It is made in a traditional way, like corn husks. The mixture is kept in the center of the husks and then steamed for about 30–40 minutes until the humitas become firm. Humitas Recipe is very well liked in some American countries.
❷Where are humitas commonly eaten?
Humitas Recipe is the most famous dish in South America. Humitas Recipe are commonly eaten in many countries in South America, including Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
❸What do humitas taste like?
Humitas has a fresh taste because of its ingredients. It has a sweet and savory taste because of the use of fresh corn kernels and butter. It also has a creamy and slightly cheesy taste.
❹Can It be prepared without the use of corn husks?
Yes, sure. If corn husks are not available and are difficult to find, you can use banana leaves or parchment paper for filling, and just be sure to adjust the mixture.
❺How are humitas traditionally served?
Traditionally, humitas are served with chili sauce called “Aji,” which is spicy sauce, or with salsa criolla. Traditionalally, it is enjoyed as a main dish or a snack. We occasionally add arrope to them and serve them as a great dessert.
❻ Can humitas be made in advance and stored?
Yes, of course. Humitas can be made in advance, and we can also store our leftovers in the fridge for a few days. We reheat the humitas in the microwave or with steam. Thaw in the fridge and keep for 2-3 hours at room temperature, then reheat in the microwave and steam until heated thoroughly.
❼Can I freeze Humitas for a long time?
Yes, absolutely. You can freeze humitas Recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 months. When you want to eat, simply thaw it in the fridge overnight and reheat it in a steamer until thoroughly heated.
❽Are Humitas and Tamales the same thing?
Tamales and humitas Recipe look alike, and the cooking method is also the same, but they are different from each other in terms of their ingredients. While humitas Recipe are made with fresh corn kernels, tamales are typically masa (corn dough) and can have various fillings.
❾What are some frequent variations?
Yes, humitas Recipe have some common variations. In some regions, people add ingredients such as bell peppers or some other ingredients to add extra flavor. Sautéed onions, hard-boiled eggs, and raisins are popular fillings.
❿Are humitas gluten-free?
It depends on the recipe ingredients and filling, but generally, humitas are gluten-free since they are basically made from fresh corn kernels, but not always.
Nutrition Facts
- (1) humita (about 150-200 grams) per serving
- calorie range: (120-230)
- Protein content: (6 grams)
- (21 grams) of carbohydrates
- (3 grams) of dietary fiber
- (3 grams) of sugar
- (10 grams) of fat
- (2 grams) of saturated fat
- (200-300 milligrams) sodium
- Vitamins and minerals (approximate values; actual levels may vary)