Humitas (Fresh Corn Pudding) Gluten-Free Style

Ingredients

• 6 cups Fresh Corn Kernels
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1/4 cup Basil Leaves
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 12 each Corn Husks

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes to make them pliable.
2. 2In a food processor or blender, combine corn kernels, onion, and basil leaves. Blend until smooth.
3. 3In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the corn mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
4. 4Stir in milk, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Lay out a corn husk and spoon about 1/2 cup of the corn mixture into the center.
6. 6Fold the sides of the husk over the filling and tie with kitchen twine or strips of corn husk.
7. 7Place the humitas in a steamer basket over boiling water. Steam for 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is set.
8. 8Serve warm.

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