Sweet Corn Tomalito

Description

Steamed corn pudding made on the stovetop. This is a traditional Tex-Mex side dish that is a great side to any meal. Well worth the wait.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons margarine, softened
  • ¼ cup masa harina
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl
  2. mix together the margarine
  3. masa flour
  4. and sugar until light and fluffy. In a food processor or blender
  5. blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn
  6. baking powder
  7. salt
  8. and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into a double boiler.
  9. Place the tomalito over a large saucepan of simmering water
  10. and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam for 50 to 60 minutes
  11. or until firm. Check water occasionally
  12. and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 8

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