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title: Humita en Chala (Creamed Corn Steamed in Husks)
servings: 6
prep time: 40 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/humita-en-chala
---

Gather @corn on the cob{8}, @butternut squash{200%g}, @fresh basil{12%leaf} and @sweet paprika{1%tsp}.

Husk the corn carefully, keeping the husks whole for wrapping; set the best ones aside in warm water to soften.

Grate the kernels off the cobs into a bowl.

Melt the @butter{40%g} in a pot; sweat the @onion{1} until translucent, then stir in the paprika until fragrant. ~{4%minutes}

Add the grated corn, squash, and @milk{100%ml}; cook gently, stirring often, until thickened into a soft cream, about 10 minutes. ~{10%minutes}

Lay two overlapping husks per parcel, spoon in the corn cream with a basil leaf, fold into a packet, and tie with husk strips.

Stand the parcels upright in a steamer over simmering water; steam until firm, about 30 minutes. ~{30%minutes}

Unwrap at the table and eat straight from the husk while hot.