Pastel de choclo

Make Pastel de choclo at home

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin and 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

How it's made

1. Cook the onions in oil until soft, add the beef, cumin and paprika and cook until browned.
2. Stir in the raisins and let the filling cool slightly.
3. Spread the filling in a baking dish and add the chicken, olives and eggs.
4. Blend the corn with basil, butter and salt, then cook in a pan for 10 minutes until thick.
5. Spoon the corn puree over the filling and sprinkle with sugar.
6. Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes until the top is golden.