tortillas de maiz
Tortillas de Maiz (Corn Pancakes) 1 cup fresh corn kernels cut from 2 large ears of corn, or substitute 1 cup thoroughly defrosted frozen corn kernels 1/3 cup vegetable oil 8 eggs
Ingredients
- 1cupfresh corn kernels cut from 2 large
- 1/3cupvegetable oil
- 8eggs
- 2tablespoonflour
- 11/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
- 4to 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/2cupsour cream
Directions
- 1
Tortillas de Maiz (Corn Pancakes) 1 cup fresh corn kernels cut from 2 large ears of corn, or substitute 1 cup thoroughly defrosted frozen co
- 2
In a heavy skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until a light haze forms above it
- 3
Drop in the corn and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until the corn is golden brown
- 4
drain corn on a double thickness of paper towels
- 5
In a large bowl, beat eggs until they are well combined and foamy, then beat in flour, salt and pepper
- 6
Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy skillet or crêpe pan set over moderate heat
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When the foam subsides, pour in 1/4 cup of the batter
- 8
As soon as the edges begin to set, sprinkle the tortilla with 2 tablespoons of corn