Sweet Corn Tomalito
Description
Sweet corn tomalito, also known as corn cakes and spoonbread, is a popular steamed corn pudding that may take some patience but is well worth the wait.
Ingredients
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2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
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1/2 cup water
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1/2 cup cornmeal
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1/3 cup white sugar
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5 tablespoons margarine, softened
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1/4 cup masa harina
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4 teaspoons milk
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Blend 1 cup corn kernels, water, and cornmeal in a blender or food processor just until smooth.
2
Mix sugar, margarine, and masa harina together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Stir in blended corn mixture. Mix in remaining 1 cup corn, milk, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
3
Pour tomalito batter into the top of a double boiler over simmering water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam until firm, 50 to 60 minutes, checking water level occasionally and refilling if necessary.
4
Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.