Green Chile Corn Cakes With Chile-Lime Crema

August 24, 2020
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Created by Harmons
30 minutes
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:
  • 24 oz (3 cups) frozen sweet corn, thawed and divided
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • 1 cup masa harina (corn flour)
  • 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup grated zucchini, drained
  • 2 green chiles, roasted, skinned, deseeded, and diced, divided
  • 1/2 cup Mexican crema
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a food processor, add 2 cups corn and puree. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add butter, salt, paprika, and honey and mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides, add pureed corn and mix until incorporated. Add masa harina and flour and mix on low speed until blended. Add remaining 1 cup of corn, zucchini, and half of diced chile and mix on low to combine.

Using a 2 ounce scoop, place scoops of batter onto prepared sheet. Use the bottom of a greased measuring cup to slightly flatten each cake. Bake until dry around edges and lightly golden, 10-13 minutes.

Using an immersion blender or small food processor, combine crema, lime juice, other half of diced chile and puree until smooth.

To assemble, arrange cakes on a serving platter. Drizzle chile-lime crema around cakes, sprinkle with cotija and cilantro.

Note: After forming cakes on baking sheet, freeze and store in freezer resealable plastic bags.