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Name: Traditional Humita from Argentina
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Argentina
Ingredients: 8-10 large fresh corn cobs (about 1.5 kg or 3.3 lbs total); 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (optional, for richness); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lard; 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan or queso fresco; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional, for savory version); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; 8-10 dried corn husks (for wrapping; soak in warm water if brittle)

Humita

🇦🇷 Argentina

Northwest

Fresh corn pudding steamed in corn husks, savory or sweet.

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