Anise-Scented Corn with Fresh Cheese and Jalapeno Sauce Recipe

Name: Anise-Scented Corn with Fresh Cheese and Jalapeno Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large jalapenos4 halved lengthwise and seeded, 1 minced; 2 medium tomatillos (1/4 pound), cored and halved lengthwise; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts; 2 tablespoons chopped basil; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 pound farmer's cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 gallon water; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons anise seeds; 6 ears of corn, shucked

Servings: persons

5 large jalapenos4 halved lengthwise and seeded, 1 minced
2 medium tomatillos (1/4 pound), cored and halved lengthwise
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped basil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound farmer's cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 gallon water
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons anise seeds
6 ears of corn, shucked

1
In a small saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the halved jalapenos and tomatillos over moderately high heat until tender, about 8 minutes.
2
Drain and transfer to a blender.
3
Add the onion, peanuts and basil and puree.
4
Scrape the sauce into a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
5
In a large bowl, mash the farmer's cheese with the olive oil, lime juice, parsley, cumin, garlic and minced jalapeno and season with salt and pepper.
6
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil with the sugar, anise seeds and 2 teaspoons of salt.
7
Add the corn and boil until tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Turn off the heat and leave the corn in the hot water.
9
Serve the corn piping hot, passing the jalapeno sauce and the cheese at the table.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large jalapenos4 halved lengthwise and seeded, 1 minced, 2 medium tomatillos (1/4 pound), cored and halved lengthwise, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped roasted, salted peanuts, and more.

Yes, Anise-Scented Corn with Fresh Cheese and Jalapeno Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Anise-Scented Corn with Fresh Cheese and Jalapeno Sauce

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