Dairy-Free Humita en Chala (Corn Stew in Corn Husks)
A traditional Argentine corn stew cooked in corn husks, made entirely dairy-free and nut-free. A flavorful and unique lunch.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh corn kernels
- 1 large Onion
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Butternut squash
- 1/2 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 12 Corn husks
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes to soften them.
- 2Chop the onion and red bell pepper. Dice the butternut squash.
- 3In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and red bell pepper and cook until softened.
- 4Add corn kernels, butternut squash, vegetable broth, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the stew has thickened.
- 5Line each corn husk with another corn husk, creating a cup shape. Fill each husk with the corn stew.
- 6Fold the husks over to enclose the filling and tie with kitchen twine or strips of corn husk.
- 7Steam the filled corn husks for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through.
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