Peruvian Pastel de Choclo Recipe

Name: Peruvian Pastel de Choclo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ears corn, grate the kernels; 8 leaves fresh basil , finely chopped; 1 tsp. salt; 3 tbsp. butter; 1/2 to 1 cup milk; 3 cloves garlic; 4 lg. onions , chopped; 3 tbsp. oil; 1 lb. finely ground lean beef; Salt and pepper; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 4 hard-boiled eggs , sliced; 1 cup black olive; 1 cup raisin; 12 pieces chickens; Oil; Salt and pepper; Cumin; 2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

6 ears corn, grate the kernels
8 leaves fresh basil , finely chopped
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 to 1 cup milk
3 cloves garlic
4 lg. onions , chopped
3 tbsp. oil
1 lb. finely ground lean beef
Salt and pepper
1 tsp. ground cumin
4 hard-boiled eggs , sliced
1 cup black olive
1 cup raisin
12 pieces chickens
Oil
Salt and pepper
Cumin
2 tbsp. confectioners' sugar

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Heat the grated corn, chopped basil, salt and butter in a large pot.
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Add the milk little by little, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
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Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Set aside while preparing the meat filling.
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Fry the onions in oil until transparent, add garlic cloves and the ground meat and stir to brown.
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Season with salt, pepper and ground cumin.
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Use an oven-proof dish that you can serve in.
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Spread over the bottom of the dish the onion-ground meat mixture.
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Arrange the hard boiled egg slices, olives and raisins over the meat mixture.
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Bone the chicken and put pieces on top.
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Cover the filling with the corn mixture.
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Sprinkle the confectioners' sugar over the top.
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Bake in a hot oven 400 Degreees F for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown.
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Serve at once with extra sugar.
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12 servings

1341

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

147

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ears corn, grate the kernels, 8 leaves fresh basil , finely chopped, 1 tsp. salt, 3 tbsp. butter, and more.

Yes, Peruvian Pastel de Choclo falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Peruvian Pastel de Choclo

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