Tamale straw cake: recipe with a country flavour

OR savory tamale dumplings in corn husks It will take you back to the country in one bite. The rustic recipe is so delicious that you will want to invite the whole family to try the delicacy and repeat the batch whenever you can!

To make it at home you will need simple ingredients and a very practical preparation method, which will guarantee you a special and delicious cupcake. Check it out below:

Straw Tamale Cupcake

Time: 1 hour

Performance: 8 units

Difficulty: easy

Ingredients:

• 6 ears of green corn
• 1/3 cup (tea) water
• 7 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 6 soft corn husks

Filling

• 1/2 piece diced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup cubed ricotta
• Oregano for sprinkling

Preparation method:

1. Using a sharp knife, remove the corn kernels from the cob.
2. Blend in a blender with water until smooth.
3. Add the olive oil, salt and beat just to combine.
4. Meanwhile, use scissors to cut a corn husk and fit a basket inside medium-sized gingerbread molds, overlapping one another, coating the entire bottom and sides.
5. In each lined mold, place the corn paste, a cube of sausage and a cube of cheese.
6. Place the ramekins in a baking pan, sprinkle with oregano and then place in a preheated medium oven (180ºC) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Leave to cool, remove from the mold and serve immediately.

Source: Terra

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