Guatamalen Sweet Corn Torta (Torta de Elote)

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Guatamalen Sweet Corn Torta (Torta de Elote)

 

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 ears sweet corn

1 glass of milk (8 oz)

3 eggs

3 ounces butter

2 ounces vegetable shortening

3 tablespoons hard dry cheese, ground

1/2 cup sugar -- to taste

Salt to taste (a pinch)

 

Strip the corn from the ears, grind, then press through a colander,

adding the

milk will help get it through the colander.

 

Add the eggs, salt, sugar to taste, butter and melted lard.

 

Then add the hard cheese and mix all thoroughly and form a torte.

 

Place the mix in a greased and floured glass (Pyrex) baking dish.

Bake for 45

minutes to an hour at 350 degrees until it turns a golden brown.

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1936 Calories; 142g Fat (64.1%

calories

from fat); 26g Protein; 153g Carbohydrate; 7g Dietary Fiber; 747mg

Cholesterol;

910mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 26 1/2

Fat; 6 1/2

Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : A Mayan recipe. Serve with a thick salsa and a salad of

avacados,

mandarin oranges and red onions over spring greens.

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