Uchepos

Method

1. 1 Separate the fresh corn kernels and grind them coarsely without adding water.
2. 2 Using only freshly ground corn and no added masa flour is what distinguishes it from regular tamal.
3. 3 Mix the ground corn with the whipped butter, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
4. 4 Choose slightly mature corn because very young corn will make a watery mixture that won't hold its shape.
5. 5 Scoop the mixture onto a fresh corn leaf and fold both ends shut.
6. 6 Steam vertically for 55 minutes, then let rest for 15 minutes and serve with sour cream and fresh cheese.

With an appliance

• Pressure cooker 50 min

  Replace step 6: Arrange the corn leaf packages upright on a rack and steam under low pressure for 28 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes; then let it rest for another 15 minutes before opening the leaves.