Pictes de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales)

Experience the delight of traditional Mexican Pictes de Elote, a sweet and creamy corn tamale that serves as a perfect dessert or snack. Made with freshly harvested white corn, these tamales highlight the rich, natural sweetness of corn enhanced by aromatic cinnamon and a hint of creaminess.

Ingredients

🌽 50 fresh white corn cobs
🛢️ 1 liter Faro vegetable oil
🥛 250 ml cream (brand not visible)
🍚 2 kg sugar (varied quantities added, brand not visible)
🌿 Ground cinnamon, adjusted (added from a red shaker, brand not visible)
💧 Water, added for blending

Instructions

1- Prepare Corn:

• Husk and clean the 50 corn cobs.
• Use a large knife to carefully cut the kernels from the cobs into a container.

2- Grind Corn:

• Portion the corn kernels into an Oster brand blender.
• Add a small amount of water to facilitate blending.
• Blend until the mixture is thick and somewhat fine.

3- Mix Ingredients:

• Transfer the blended corn to a large mixing basin.
• Repeat blending until all corn is processed.
• Add 1 liter of Faro vegetable oil and 250 ml of cream to the basin.

4- Add Sugar and Cinnamon:

• Sprinkle ground cinnamon to taste.
• Initially mix in approximately 1.5 kg of sugar.

5- Taste and Adjust:

• Mix thoroughly with a metal spoon/spatula.
• Taste the mixture.
• Add remaining sugar as desired to achieve a sweetness slightly above your preference.

6- Prepare Tamales:

• Place a spoonful of the corn mixture in the center of a clean corn husk.
• Fold the husk sides inward, roll into a cylindrical shape, and fold the bottom upward to seal.

7- Load and Steam:

• Arrange tamales vertically in a steamer pot with folded ends facing up.
• Lay empty corn cobs at the pot's base for support.
• Cover with additional husks and the lid.
• Ensure 5-6 liters of water is below the rack.
• Steam over a traditional wood fire or stovetop for 1 to 1.5 hours.

8- Serve:

• Carefully remove and serve warm, optionally drizzling cream over the top.

Prep Time: Several hours
Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
Total Time: Approx. 4-5 hours
Servings: 50 tamales
Equipment:

• Large chef's knife
• Oster brand blender
• Large mixing basin
• Metal spoon/spatula
• Steamer pot
• Outdoor fire pit or stovetop setup

Cooking Tips

• Add a minimal amount of water when blending to ensure richness in texture.
• Adjust sugar to your taste preference, as sweetness will diminish slightly during steaming.
• Traditional fire gives a unique flavor, but stovetop can be used for convenience.
• Ensure an even steam by covering tamales with extra husks inside the steamer.

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Pictes de Elote (Sweet Corn Tamales)