Mexican · Breakfast

Sweet corn tamal (elote)

Steamed sweet corn tamal batter, soft and lightly sweet, a classic Mexican breakfast treat.

Calories

455 kcal

Protein

10 g

Carbs

78 g

Fat

12 g

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Per serving, for one person.

• Vegetarian
• Eggetarian
• Pescatarian
• Jain
• Gluten free

Contains: dairy.

Ingredients

• 60 g Cornmeal
• 100 g Sweet corn
• 60 ml Milk (semi-skimmed)
• ¾ tbsp Butter
• ½ tsp Baking powder
• 2 tsp Sugar
• ¼ tsp Salt

Method

1. Blend the corn with the milk until mostly smooth, leaving a little texture.
2. Mix with the cornmeal, softened butter, baking powder, sugar and salt into a thick batter.
3. Spoon onto squares of foil or corn husk, fold into parcels and tie.
4. Steam over simmering water for 35 minutes until firm and set; rest 5 minutes before unwrapping.

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