👨‍🍳 Instrucțiuni

1. 1

   Remove the green husks and silk from the corn. Reserve the largest husks for wrapping and blanch them in boiling water for 1 minute to make them pliable. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Cut the corn kernels off the cobs. Scrape any remaining milk from the cobs into a blender or food processor.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: You can also use frozen or canned corn, but fresh corn provides the best texture and flavor.
3. 3

   In a blender or food processor, combine half of the corn kernels with the softened butter, eggs, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and optional sugar. Blend until smooth.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: If the mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk or water.
4. 4

   Transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining whole corn kernels and the cubed or shredded cheese until well combined. The batter should be thick but not stiff.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Ensure the cheese is evenly distributed.
5. 5

   Lay out a prepared corn husk flat. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the corn mixture onto the bottom half of the husk.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Don't overfill the husks.
6. 6

   Fold the top of the husk over the filling, then fold in the sides to form a rectangular packet. Fold the bottom edge up to seal. You can tie the humitas with thin strips of corn husk if needed.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Ensure the humitas are sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during steaming.
7. 7

   Prepare a steamer by placing 2 cups of water in a large pot and bringing it to a boil. Line the steamer basket with some of the reserved corn husks.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: The corn husks at the bottom of the steamer add extra flavor.
8. 8

   Arrange the humitas, open ends up, in the steamer basket. Cover with the remaining corn husks, then cover the pot with a lid. Steam for 30-40 minutes, or until the humitas are firm to the touch and cooked through.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Add more boiling water to the pot if it starts to run low during steaming.
9. 9

   Remove from heat and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm.

   💡 Sfaturi Profesioniste: Humitas can be served as a snack, side dish, or a light meal.