The Corn cakes to brighten the life of Peruvians, ears full of sweetness on the palate. That corn that throughout Peru they are harvested by small farmers, that lovers of their land and its history, expect from us what we always expect from others, that we value their work, that we recognize the quality of an exceptional product such as Choclo. This delicious recipe for Pastel de Choclo is lovingly dedicated to those generous farmers.
Choclo Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 corn
- 200 grams of raisins
- 1 cup of chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of liquefied yellow pepper
- 1 / 2 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch of pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 pinch of cumin
- 1 pinch of oregano powder
- 1 cup beef or ground beef
Choclo Cake Preparation
- First we make a dressing with a cup of finely chopped red onion, 1 teaspoon of ground garlic and 2 tablespoons of blended yellow pepper.
- We cook everything for 10 minutes and add two shelled and blended corn, half a cup of milk and 4 tablespoons of butter, season with salt and pepper and reserve. Once warm, add an egg and mix well.
- For the filling we make a dressing in the pan with a cup of finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon of ground garlic, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, a pinch of cumin and a pinch of oregano powder.
- Add a cup of finely ground beef (it can be tenderloin, hip steak, or ground beef). Add a splash of water and cook for a few minutes.
- At the end we add 3 good tablespoons of raisins and place the filling in the bottom of a small baking dish and cover with the corn dough, so that it reaches up to three-quarters of the height of the container. We bake at 150 to 160 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes and that's it!
Cooking tips and tricks to make a delicious Choclo Cake
- Make sure to choose corn in good condition, you must observe that its grains are shiny and if a milky liquid comes out when you poke them lightly with your nail, it means that it is fresh. Avoid those that are very hard, dry, or chopped.
- If we want to do an experiment in the kitchen, we add some grated Andean cheese to the corn mixture before cooking it in the oven. This way we will give it a special treat.
Did you know…?
A 250-gram portion of corn cake will provide us with approximately 400 kilocalories. These calories come from carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Although corn will provide us with a large amount of fiber that will improve intestinal transit, it is always advisable to consume them in moderation.
