Peruvian · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Humitas dulces
75 minutes · 6 servings · vegetarian
A sweet steamed corn humita, prepared in a straightforward home style.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 pieces banana leaves or corn husks
- as needed string or twine
Let’s make it
- Blend or grate the corn kernels to a coarse paste.
- Mix with sugar, butter, milk, cinnamon, and salt.
- Spoon into banana leaves or husks and fold into packets.
- Steam over simmering water for 45–50 minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes before serving.
Make smaller packets so they cool faster for children.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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