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Creamy Savoury Corn Dumplings with Cheese (Pamonha Salgada)

Discover how to make this authentic, creamy savoury corn delicacy wrapped in husks—a comforting, rustic Brazilian treat perfect for a hearty snack.

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Creamy Savoury Corn Dumplings with Cheese (Pamonha Salgada)

Ingredients

12 fresh corn cobs with husks, cleaned
2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons Minas cheese or Parmesan, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup full-cream milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarine

Where to find ingredients

Fresh sweet corn cobs with husks can be found at local wet markets or selected FairPrice Finest and Cold Storage branches, usually in the fresh produce aisle. For the cheese, use a local fresh white cheese if you can find one, otherwise, a high-quality Parmesan (available in the chilled dairy section) makes for an excellent savoury substitute. Kitchen twine is standard in the baking or homeware aisle of most neighbourhood supermarkets.

Preparation method

  1. Carefully peel the corn husks, keeping some whole and intact for wrapping the dumplings
  2. Use a sharp knife to slice the fresh corn kernels off the cobs
  3. Place the kernels into a food processor or blender and pulse until you have a thick, well-crushed consistency
  4. Pour the milk into the corn mixture and blend again until the batter is completely smooth and homogeneous
  5. Pass the mixture through a coarse sieve into a bowl to remove any coarse fibres for a silkier texture
  6. Stir the salt, sugar, and grated cheese into the smooth corn cream until well combined
  7. Rinse the reserved corn husks thoroughly under running water
  8. Shape small pouches using the husks, creating individual portion sizes for each pamonha
  9. Fill each husk pouch with the corn mixture, fold the ends over securely, and tie them tightly with kitchen twine
  10. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and submerge the pamonhas carefully
  11. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until the dumplings feel firm to the touch
  12. Remove the pamonhas from the water, drain well, and serve while warm or at room temperature

Observations

Pamonha salgada is a cherished Brazilian staple, celebrated for its unique texture and the natural sweetness of fresh corn balanced by a savoury cheese filling. This traditional recipe is surprisingly straightforward to master at home. The key lies in selecting fresh corn, carefully processing the kernels to achieve a smooth, consistent batter, and using the natural husks to steam these individual dumplings to perfection. It is a wonderful comfort food that captures the rustic essence of Brazilian home cooking.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Carefully peel the corn husks, keeping some whole and intact for wrapping the dumplings

Carefully peel the corn husks, keeping some whole and intact for wrapping the dumplings
Step 2

Use a sharp knife to slice the fresh corn kernels off the cobs

Use a sharp knife to slice the fresh corn kernels off the cobs
Step 3

Place the kernels into a food processor or blender and pulse until you have a thick, well-crushed consistency

Place the kernels into a food processor or blender and pulse until you have a thick, well-crushed consistency
Step 4

Pour the milk into the corn mixture and blend again until the batter is completely smooth and homogeneous

Pour the milk into the corn mixture and blend again until the batter is completely smooth and homogeneous
Step 5

Pass the mixture through a coarse sieve into a bowl to remove any coarse fibres for a silkier texture

Pass the mixture through a coarse sieve into a bowl to remove any coarse fibres for a silkier texture
Step 6

Stir the salt, sugar, and grated cheese into the smooth corn cream until well combined

Stir the salt, sugar, and grated cheese into the smooth corn cream until well combined
Step 7

Rinse the reserved corn husks thoroughly under running water

Rinse the reserved corn husks thoroughly under running water
Step 8

Shape small pouches using the husks, creating individual portion sizes for each pamonha

Shape small pouches using the husks, creating individual portion sizes for each pamonha
Step 9

Fill each husk pouch with the corn mixture, fold the ends over securely, and tie them tightly with kitchen twine

Fill each husk pouch with the corn mixture, fold the ends over securely, and tie them tightly with kitchen twine
Step 10

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and submerge the pamonhas carefully

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and submerge the pamonhas carefully
Step 11

Cook for approximately 10 minutes until the dumplings feel firm to the touch

Cook for approximately 10 minutes until the dumplings feel firm to the touch
Step 12

Remove the pamonhas from the water, drain well, and serve while warm or at room temperature

Remove the pamonhas from the water, drain well, and serve while warm or at room temperature
Final result

Creamy Savoury Corn Dumplings with Cheese (Pamonha Salgada)

Creamy Savoury Corn Dumplings with Cheese (Pamonha Salgada)

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