Corn Tamales (Humitas)

Corn Tamales, also known as Humitas, are a traditional Latin American dish that highlights the fresh, sweet flavors of corn. This recipe involves grinding fresh corn kernels and mixing them with a seasoned filling before wrapping them in corn husks for steaming. The combination of spices and corn creates a delectable aroma while cooking, making it a comforting and flavorful meal option suitable for various occasions.

Ingredients

• 5 ears corn on the cob
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 whole onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup vegan cheese, shredded
• 12 whole corn husks

Instructions

1. Soak the corn husks in warm water for 1 hour to soften.
2. Remove the corn kernels from the cob and grind them in a blender until smooth.
3. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the ground corn, cumin, paprika, and salt to the pan. Stir well and cook for another 10 minutes.
5. Remove the mixture from the heat and fold in the vegan cheese until well combined.
6. Take a softened corn husk, place a spoonful of the corn mixture in the center, and fold the husk to enclose the filling securely.
7. Arrange the tamales upright in a steamer, making sure they are not too tightly packed, and steam them for 45-60 minutes until the filling is set.
8. Once cooked, carefully remove the tamales from the steamer and let them cool slightly before serving.

Keywords: Dinner, Steamed, Plant-based, Traditional, Latin American

Spice Rack: Cumin, Paprika

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