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Humintas
Bolivia
Made throughout the Bolivian highlands. The anise seed is characteristic of the Bolivian version.
Bolivian fresh corn tamales — ground fresh corn mixed with cheese and anise, wrapped in corn husks and boiled. The Bolivian Andean version of humitas.
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
450 kcal
Serves
6
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
10fresh corn cobs
150gfresh cheese, crumbled
1 tspanise seeds
salt and sugarto season
corn husksto wrap
Method
1
Grate corn kernels. Mix with cheese, anise, salt and a little sugar.
2
Spread on corn husks. Fold and tie.
3
Boil 30-35 minutes until firm.
4
Serve warm, unwrapped at the table.
Chef's Tip
Tie the husks firmly — loosely wrapped humintas fall apart in the water.
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