Bolivian Humitas

Ingredients:

• 4-5 fresh ears of corn, with husks
• 3 cups grated or crumbled mozzarella
• 1 cup diced white onions
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 garlic cloves
• About 1 cup corn meal
• ¼ cup of heavy cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp salt

Method:

1. Remove the husks from the corn; try to keep each husk intact, the large ones will be used as wrappers for the humitas and the smaller ones will be broken into long strips to tie around the humitas (I used string). (To help make the corn husks more pliable place them in a pot of boiling water for a couple of minutes, then drain the water and save the husks until ready to use.)
2. Remove the silky hairs from the corn and use a knife to cut the corn kernels from the cob.
3. Place the corn kernels, 1 cup of cheese, diced onions, crushed garlic, ground coriander, corn meal, cream, eggs, and salt in the food processor, mix until the corn is pureed.
4. In large deep pot, fill to about halfway with water (the water should be just below the steamer).
5. To fill each humita, use 2 of the large corn husks per humita, place them on top of each other, fold the left side of the husks, then fold the top half over the bottom half, this creates a semi-pocket, fill it with a spoonful of the mixture (how much mixture will depend on the size of the husks, the larger the husks the more filling you can add) and stuff some of the remaining cheese in the middle, now fold over the right side of the husk and tighten it up a little bit, use the thin strips to tie around the wrapper and keep it closed.
6. Place the humitas in the pot on top of the steamer. Place the pot on the stove over high heat until you hear the water boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for about 35-40 minutes, the cooked humitas will be slightly firm to firm when they are done.
7. Serve warm.