Humita is a traditional Argentine dish of Andean origin, made with fresh corn and cheese. It is creamy, flavorful, and perfect as a side dish or main course.
⏱ 30 min👨🍳 Fácil🍽 4 personas
Ingredienti
Step-by-step preparation
1
🌽 Prepare the corn
Remove the kernels from fresh corn and cook them in boiling salted water for 10 minutes. Drain well.
2
🧅 Sauté the onion
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until it becomes transparent and tender.
3
🥘 Mix ingredients
Add the cooked corn to the onion. Beat the eggs with the milk and pour the mixture over the corn. Stir well.
4
🧀 Add cheese
Incorporate the crumbled fresh cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until you achieve a creamy consistency.
5
🔥 Cook
Cook over medium-low heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and all ingredients are well combined.
💡 Chef's tip: Serve the humita hot. You can present it wrapped in corn husks tied together, which is the traditional way, or simply in individual bowls.