Humitas or steamed fresh corn cakes
Humitas are savory cakes made from a mixture of freshly ground corn, onion, garlic, cheese, eggs, and cream, which is placed inside corn husks and steamed.
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Posts filed under 'Vegetables'
Anna’s eggplant appetizer
Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato, garlicky parmesan mayonnaise sauce and garnished with fresh herbs.
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Grilled asparagus with parsley sauce
Grilled asparagus with a sauce of parsley, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil.
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Ensalada de choclo con papas y brócoli or corn, broccoli and potato salad
Refreshing summer salad made with corn, potatoes, broccoli, onion, mayonnaise, garlic, cilantro, lime juice and wasabi.
Continue Reading 1 comment June 11th, 2008
Locro de habas or fava bean soup
Locro de habas is a thick soup made with fava beans, potatoes, milk, eggs, cheese, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cumin, hot pepper, and cilantro.
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Empanadas de puerros or leek empanadas
Recipe for homemade baked empanadas filled with leeks, bacon or pancetta, Swiss cheese and raisins.
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Chifles or fried green banana chips
Chifles or tajadas are chips made by frying green plantains or green bananas.
Continue Reading 11 comments May 31st, 2008
