Autumnal Humita en Chala (Corn Husk Bundles)
A savory corn pudding with fall spices wrapped and steamed in corn husks. Features butternut squash and a hint of nutmeg.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 cup Butternut squash
- 1 medium Onion
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 12 Corn husks
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes to soften.
- 2In a food processor, pulse the corn kernels until coarsely ground. Set aside.
- 3Dice butternut squash and onion. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add squash and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 4Add the ground corn mixture, milk, sugar, salt, and nutmeg to the saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 5Lay two corn husks overlapping each other. Spoon a portion of the corn mixture into the center. Fold the husks to create a bundle and tie with kitchen twine.
- 6Steam the bundles in a steamer basket over boiling water for 30-40 minutes, or until the husks are firm and the filling is set.
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