The corn pie is a dish made with a delicious baked dough prepared from soft corn kernels, which is the Quechua term used for tender corn. This recipe is a classic of Peruvian cuisine.
It is a dish prepared with a baked paste of tender corn kernels, traditional in Peruvian cuisine.
It is appreciated for its mild flavor and creamy texture. Ready to enjoy this exquisite recipe together?
Corn Pie
Ingredients
8 Tender corn
¾ cup of Fresh milk
¾ cup of Margarine
1 tablespoon of Sugar
2 tablespoons of Pisco
4 Eggs (separate yolks and whites)
½ kilogram of Ground beef
1½ tablespoon of Vegetable oil
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon of Fresh aji amarillo, blended
1 Chopped medium onion
15 Raisins
2 Boiled eggs, sliced
3 Chopped olives
1 teaspoon of Chopped cilantro
Sugar for sprinkling on top
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Oregano
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the pie, grate, grind, or blend the corn kernels with the milk.
Step 2 : In a pot over low heat, melt the margarine and then add the blended corn mixture, stirring constantly.
Step 3 : Add salt and pepper, and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 4 : If necessary, add more warm milk until achieving a thick but not dry consistency.
Step 5 : Once ready, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before adding the Pisco.
Step 6 : Then beat the egg yolks until a light yellow color is obtained and add them to the corn preparation, mixing well.
Step 7 : Finally, fold in the beaten egg whites gently into the mixture.
Step 8 : For the filling, heat oil in a skillet and brown the onion, then add garlic and Aji Amarillo.
Step 9 : Season with salt, pepper, and oregano, add the ground beef and cook before adding the raisins.
Step 10 : Once the filling is ready, grease a baking dish and pour half of the corn mixture.
Step 11 : Cover with the meat filling, place the sliced boiled eggs, olives, and chopped cilantro on top.
Step 12 : Add the remaining corn cream on top and sprinkle sugar before placing in a preheated oven at 250°F (120°C) for 40 minutes.
Step 13 : Once cooked, serve this delicious pie and enjoy with family or friends.
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