Corn with cheese is a very popular dish that can be consumed in many ways, as a side dish or as a complement to a background planto. Well, there are multiple ways to combine it depending on the ingredients. The corn or corn is an ancient crop with approximately 7000 years, many years ago it was grown in South America and Mexico. It is consumed parboiled or toasted, however, in the highlands of Peru it is consumed in a toasted form. This recipe is a variation that can therefore be used as a starter. The ingredients of this dish are: corn, butter, cheese and salt.
We want to teach you how to prepare this delicious starter at home. Follow the steps and enjoy this corn with cheese!
Ingredients to make Choclo con queso:
• 3 medium corn or corn
• 1½ liters of water
• 2 grams of anise
• 250 grams of fresh salty cheese
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch of cumin
• 1 dessert spoon of salt
• 1 dessert spoon of dried oregano
How to make Choclo con queso:
To start with the recipe for corn with Peruvian cheese, you must first have a medium pot to boil water with anise.
Trick: you can use anise filter bags.
Remove the panca from the cob. Place the corn in boiling water and cover for approximately 50 minutes.
In this article we show you how to prepare this light dish baked in the oven in different countries such as: Argentina, Ecuador and Paraguay. Shell the cooked corn carefully and set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, place the butter. When it is melted add the ground garlic and when it is golden immediately add the corn. Add the cheese, oregano, cumin and salt and pepper. Serve this dish hot and enjoy!
The corn, present in many of the Peruvian dishes
The corn with cheese can be consumed with different types of chili sauces, such as with rocoto, with huacatay chili or with ocopa. These dishes are accompanied with salty cheese such as paria. Corn is a great ingredient that is present in many of the Peruvian dishes. In addition, as we have mentioned, it can also be cooked in different ways, you must choose the recipe that you like the most.
