Vegan Humita en Chala Recipe
A creamy and flavorful vegan version of the traditional Argentine dish, made with fresh corn, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed to perfection.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Steamer or large pot with a steaming basket
- Kitchen twine
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh corn kernels about 6 ears of corn
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn husks from the fresh corn
Instructions
Prepare the filling:
- Blend the corn kernels with almond milk in a blender or food processor until smooth but slightly chunky. Set aside.4 cups fresh corn kernels, 1 cup almond milk
Cook the vegetables:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, sautéing until soft. Stir in smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, Salt and pepper to taste
Combine and cook:
- Add the blended corn mixture to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
Prepare the corn husks:
- Soak the corn husks in hot water for about 10 minutes to make them pliable. Drain and pat dry.Corn husks
Assemble humita:
- Spoon the corn mixture into the center of each corn husk. Fold the sides over and tie with kitchen twine.
Steam humita:
- Place the wrapped humitas in a steamer or a pot with a steaming basket. Steam for about 30-35 minutes, until firm.
Notes
Serve hot, directly from the corn husks for an authentic presentation.
This dish can also be made with frozen corn if fresh is not available.
This dish can also be made with frozen corn if fresh is not available.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 113mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 5gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1475IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 2mg
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