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Corn Tomalito 01

Corn Tomalito 01 is built on Sugar, Water, Baking Powder, Salt, and Plus Milk. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1
• 1/2
• 2

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a small mixing bowl, mix the margarine, masa, and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   About 1 minute.

3. 3

   In a blender container, blend half of the corn kernels with the water until smooth.

4. 4

   Combine this mixture with the margarine mixture, stirring well.

5. 5

   Add the remaining corn kernels, corn meal, baking powder, salt, and milk and mix well.

6. 6

   Pour the corn mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. tightly cover with foil and steam by setting atop a medium sauce pan of water on top of the stove.

7. 7

   Bring water to a boil and steam corn mixture for 50 minutes to one hour. (check to see whether you might need to add more water) until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Tomalito should have a smooth, moist texture.