Dishes featuring fresh corn kernels
pastel de choclo🍽️ main
Pastel de choclo is a traditional Chilean casserole made with a sweet corn paste layered over a savory filling of meat, onions, olives, and hard-boiled eggs. It is a beloved comfort food that reflects the agricultural richness of Chile and is often enjoyed during summer when fresh corn is abundant.
ChileanCachapas🍽️ main
Cachapas are traditional Venezuelan corn pancakes made from fresh ground corn, often filled with soft cheese. They are a beloved comfort food, commonly enjoyed as a breakfast or snack, reflecting the country's rich agricultural heritage and indigenous culinary roots.
VenezuelanCorn Soup🍽️ main
Corn Soup is a hearty and flavorful Trinidadian street food often enjoyed at night. It is a thick, spiced soup made with fresh corn, split peas, and dumplings, reflecting the island's blend of African and Indian culinary influences.
TrinidadianHumita🍽️ main
Humita is a traditional Argentinian dish made from fresh corn blended with onions, spices, and sometimes cheese, wrapped in corn husks and steamed or boiled. It is a comforting dish that highlights the native corn crops of the region and is commonly enjoyed in the Andean northwest of Argentina, reflecting indigenous culinary heritage with later European influences.
ArgentinianHumintas🍽️ main
Humintas are traditional Bolivian steamed corn cakes made from fresh corn, cheese, and spices wrapped in corn husks. They are cherished for their sweet and savory flavor, often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings, reflecting indigenous Andean culinary heritage.
Bolivianhumitas🍽️ main
Humitas are a traditional Chilean dish made from fresh corn dough mixed with onions, basil, and sometimes cheese, wrapped in corn husks and steamed. They are a comforting, mildly sweet and savory food often enjoyed during family gatherings and festivals, reflecting the agricultural heritage of Chile.
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