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Choclo con Queso (Peruvian Corn with Cheese)

A simple yet satisfying snack of boiled or grilled Peruvian corn (choclo) served with dairy-free 'queso fresco'.

25m4 servings
DAIRY-freeNUTS-free
220 cal|5g protein|40g carbs|5g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 ears Peruvian Corn (Choclo)
  • about 225 g Dairy-Free Queso Fresco
  • to taste Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot with enough water to cover the 4 ears of Peruvian Corn (Choclo). Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
  2. 2Carefully add the 4 ears of Peruvian Corn (Choclo) to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the corn is tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. 3While the corn is cooking, prepare the dairy-free queso fresco. Cut the about 225 g of Dairy-Free Queso Fresco into slices that are approximately 1.27 cm thick.
  4. 4Once the corn is tender, carefully remove the 4 ears of Peruvian Corn (Choclo) from the hot water using tongs. Let them drain for a minute.
  5. 5Arrange the cooked corn on a serving platter. Place the slices of about 225 g Dairy-Free Queso Fresco alongside the corn.
  6. 6Season the corn with salt to taste.

Substitutions

Queso Fresco → Dairy-Free Queso Fresco

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