Tomalito Recipes

SWEET CORN TOMALITO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy. In a food processor or blender, blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into a double boiler.
• Place the tomalito over a large saucepan of simmering water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Steam for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Check water occasionally, and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.

TOMALITO - SWEET CORN PUDDING OR CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Beat butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat masa harina and water into creamed butter until smooth.
• Place 1 cup corn in a blender; blend until smooth. Stir blended corn, remaining 1 cup corn, and cornmeal into masa harina mixture.
• Mix sugar, cream, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour sugar mixture into corn mixture; stir to combine. Spoon corn batter into an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish. Smooth the top of the batter with a spatula. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
• Fill a 9x13-inch casserole dish 1/3 full of hot water. Place the covered 8-inch square dish into the water.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove 8x8-inch dish from water bath and let cool for 10 minutes.

TOMALITO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix together the margarine, masa flour, and sugar until light and fluffy.
• In a food processor or blender, blend one cup of the corn kernels with the water and cornmeal just until smooth. Stir this mixture into the masa mixture. Mix in the remaining corn, baking powder, salt, and milk until the batter is smooth. Pour into an 8x8 inch glass baking dish.
• Place the baking dish over a large saucepan of simmering water. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, and steam for 50 to 60 minutes, or until firm. Check water occasionally, and refill if necessary. Stir pudding before serving to give it a consistent texture. Serve in small scoops.

CORNBREAD PUDDING CAKE (TOMALITO)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Drain the corn of almost all it's liquid (I leave about 2 tbsp). In a bowl, mix all the ingredients.
• Pour batter into a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.
• Serve hot or warm. Enjoy!