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Humita en Chala

Argentine · Latin America STOVETOP

7/10

Fresh corn tamales with cheese and basil wrapped in corn husks, a pre-Columbian dish still popular in the Andes.

Vegetarian Dumpling Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Grating fresh corn captures both the starch and the milky liquid, creating a naturally creamy filling without added dairy; steaming in husks preserves moisture and adds vegetal aroma.

Key Ingredients

fresh corn onion cheese basil paprika corn husks butter

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