Known as “the bread of the Incas”, humitas is a traditional food enjoyed throughout South America and a delicacy that dates back to pre-Hispanic times. Traditionally, in the central Andes region of Peru, savoury humitas are prepared with freshly ground corn combined with lard, aji (chilli), salt and queso fresco (fetta-like cheese). For sweet humitas, the freshly ground corn is mixed with lard, sugar, cinnamon and raisins. The mixture is wrapped in corn husks and then steamed. Nowadays there are many variations to the traditional way to prepare humitas. This is only one of them.
Level of difficulty: medium
Season: All year round