Choclo con Queso Andean Corn with Fresh Cheese

Name: Choclo con Queso Andean Corn with Fresh Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 2 cans hominy or frozen choclo (giant Andean corn, 15 oz), drained; 4 cups water; 1 tsp salt; 8 oz queso fresco (or mild feta), sliced; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup fresh mint or huacatay (black mint) leaves, torn; 4 lime wedges

A simple, satisfying Peruvian side dish of large-kernel Andean corn (or hominy) boiled until tender and served warm with thick slices of fresh queso fresco. Comforting and ready in minutes.

20 minEasyServes 4230 cal/serving

PeruvianSideStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyGluten-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cans hominy or frozen choclo (giant Andean corn, 15 oz), drained
4 cups water
1 tsp salt
8 oz queso fresco (or mild feta), sliced
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup fresh mint or huacatay (black mint) leaves, torn
4 lime wedges

Instructions

1

Bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Add 2 cans drained hominy or frozen choclo (giant Andean corn, 15 oz) to the boiling water. Heat through for 8-10 minutes (canned) or until tender, about 12-15 minutes (frozen).
3

Drain the corn and toss immediately with 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and coating the kernels.
4

Divide the warm corn among plates. Lay 8 oz sliced queso fresco (or mild feta) alongside or on top.
5

Scatter 1/4 cup torn fresh mint or huacatay (black mint) leaves over the top and serve with 4 lime wedges on the side.

Questions

Can I make Choclo con Queso Andean Corn with Fresh Cheese dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (8 oz queso fresco (or mild feta), sliced, 1 tbsp unsalted butter) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free side collection instead.

How long does Choclo con Queso Andean Corn with Fresh Cheese keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Choclo con Queso Andean Corn with Fresh Cheese?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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