Sweet Corn Tomalito

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 173 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 teaspoons milk
• 5 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup cornmeal
• 0.25 cup masa harina

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend 1 cup corn kernels, water, and cornmeal in a blender or food processor just until smooth.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.