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Yaprak Sarma
Hard 1 hr 45 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Humita en Chala
Argentine humita en chala wraps fresh corn, onion, basil, and cheese filling in corn husks and steams the parcels.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 15 min📖 1 min readServes 6~286 kcal🇦🇷 Argentine🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 35 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 15 min- Prep40 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 8 Fresh corn cobs
- 1 Onion
- 180 g White cheese
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Milk
- 30 g Butter
- 0.3 bunch Basil
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Sweet ground pepper
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.3 tsp(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Carefully remove the corn husks and soften them in hot water for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Strip the corn kernels from the cobs and blend half of them, leaving some texture.
- 3
Soften the onion in butter for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Add the corn, milk, salt, black pepper, and sweet ground pepper, and cook for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Remove from the heat and stir in the crumbled white cheese and basil.
- 6
Divide the filling among the corn husks and fold into packets.
- 7
Steam the packets for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00
💡 Tip: Soak the corn cobs briefly in hot water so the husks can be removed without tearing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the humitas hot in their leaf packets, then squeeze a little lemon over them after opening.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~286
kcal calories
10
g protein
42
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 14%Carbs 58%Fat 28%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Humita en Chala make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Humita en Chala take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 75 minutes in total.Is Humita en Chala difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Humita en Chala have?
Approximately 286 kcal per serving. Protein: 10g, carbs: 42g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Humita en Chala contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Humita en Chala belong to?
This recipe belongs to Argentine cuisine.How many ingredients does Humita en Chala need?
This recipe needs 9 ingredients.
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