Corn Husk

Humitas dulces is a traditional dessert originating from Peru. It's usually made with a combination of corn, evaporated milk, sugar, butter, raisins, cinnamon, salt, and corn husks. The mixture is cooked until it becomes slightly shiny and thick. ... READ MORE

Although tamales are usually made with maize dough, the Guatemalan version called paches uses mashed potatoes, annatto powder, allspice, and lard. These tamales are typically filled with a combination of meat, tomatoes, green onion, garlic, bell p... READ MORE

Similar to Mexican tamales, pamonha is a traditional dish made with fresh corn. The dough, or more precisely the paste, is made out of grated and juiced corn. It is tightly wrapped in fresh corn husks and cooked in boiling water. Depending on the ... READ MORE

Tamalitos de chipilín is a Guatemalan tamale variety made with a leafy green vegetable called chipilín, native to Mexico. This variety does not contain any meat, just chipilín leaves that are wrapped in a combination of corn f... READ MORE

This tamale variety originates from the town of Salta in Argentina, hence the name. Fresh corn husks called chalas are filled with a delicious mixture of corn flour and shredded meat – either from boiled lamb or pork head. These tam... READ MORE

Humitas is a dish popular throughout South America, especially in Chile, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. The dish consists of corn cakes that are cooked in corn husks. In Argentina, humitas are usually made with corn, onions, and spices, an... READ MORE

Chuchitos are traditional Guatemalan-style tamales that are usually made for holiday celebrations and festivities, but are also eaten any day of the year. Chuchito, meaning a small dog or a puppy, consists of warm corn masa dough... READ MORE

Bollo is a traditional bun that can be made with corn, yuca, or potatoes. The bun is also very popular in Panama in Spain. Typically, it is served for breakfast, when it is accompanied by cheese on the side. All along the Colombian coast, bollo ca... READ MORE

Tamales cusqueños are a variant of tamales specific to the Cusco region of Peru. The masa for tamales cusqueños typically includes yellow or white corn that's been boiled and ground. The filling usually comprises pork or chicken, com... READ MORE

Tamales de tichinda are a unique type of tamale from the coastal regions of Oaxaca, Mexico, made with tichindas—small, dark freshwater mussels (widely known as Charru mussels) found in local lagoons. These tamales are traditionally prepared ... READ MORE