Argentine · Side

Humita sweetcorn stew

Sweet corn becomes a creamy, savory pan stew with onion, pepper and a little milk and cheese. Blending part of the corn gives body while leaving enough whole kernels for a pleasant bite.

VegetarianEasy4 generous side portions

Ingredients

Original recipe: 4 generous side portions. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 4 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 650 gSweetcorn kernels fresh or thawed
  • 150 gOnion finely diced
  • 150 gRed bell pepper finely diced
  • 200 mlWhole milk
  • 100 gMild cheese made with vegetarian rennet grated
  • 25 mlOlive oil
  • ½ tspSweet paprika
  • ¾ tspSalt
  • ¼ tspBlack pepper
  • 10 gFresh basil torn

Make it

  1. Blend half the corn with the milk into a coarse puree, leaving the remaining kernels whole.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Soften onion and pepper for 8 minutes, then stir in paprika for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the whole kernels, corn puree, salt and pepper. Cook over low heat for 12–15 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and the corn is tender.
  4. Take off the heat and stir in cheese until melted. Fold in basil and serve warm.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: Milk. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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