Medium
Ecuadorian
Steamed Ecuadorian Humitas Corn Cakes
Enjoy Steamed Humitas, traditional Ecuadorian corn tamales from pre-Columbian times - made with fresh corn for a gluten-free, low-fat snack perfect for healthy South American appetizers and vegetarian meals.
50
Total Minutes
6
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
Ingredients (6 items)
6.00 ears
Fresh corn
kernels removed
1.00 small
Onion
chopped
2.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
0.50 cup
Low-fat cheese
grated
2.00
Eggs
beaten
12.00
Corn husks
for wrapping
Instructions (4 steps)
1
Blend corn kernels with onion, garlic, cheese, and eggs.
2
Spoon mixture into corn husks.
3
Wrap and steam for 30 minutes.
30 minutes
4
Let cool slightly before serving.
5 minutes