Cima Mexicana Maiz Recipes

CIMA MEXICANA MAIZ

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Lightly grease a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and set it aside.
• In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, puree the corn with only enough milk to make a smooth puree,.
• With the machine running, add egg yolks, one at a time, and process 30 seconds after each addition.
• With the machine running, add the sugar a little at a time and continue processing until mixture is lighter in color and sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Add butter and process until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder; fold into corn mixture.
• Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and fold into corn mixture, alternating with the shredded cheese.
• Stir in can of Green Chilis.
• Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SOPA DE MAIZ (MEXICAN CORN SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine corn and chicken stock in blender or food processor and puree.
• In a 3 quart saucepan combine butter and corn mixture and simmer slowly 5 minutes, stirring to keep corn from sticking to bottom of pan.
• Add milk, garlic, oregano,salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, add chilies and simmer 5 minutes.
• *May be frozen or refrigerated at this point.
• To serve:.
• If refrigerated, reheat soup slowly.
• Divide chicken and tomatoes among 6 bowls.
• Remove soup from heat, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
• Ladle into bowls,top with tortilla squares, and serve.
• Tortilla Squares:.
• Preheat oil to 375 degrees in electric skillet, deep fryer or large pan.
• Stack tortillas on cutting board and slice into 1/2 inch squares.
• Drop a handful at a time into oil and stir with wooden spoon until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes.
• Drain well on paper towels.
• These are good with soups and salads and may be stored in a covered container in a dry place for up to 6 weeks.

SOPA DE MAIZ (MEXICAN CORN SOUP)

Steps:

• Combine the corn, onion, garlic, and 1 cup of the stock; process in batches in a food processor until smooth.
• In a big soup pot over med heat; melt the butter.
• Add in corn mixture, cumin, salt, and white pepper.
• Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
• Add in buttermilk and 1 1/2 cups more stock; bring to a boil.
• Add in chiles, Tabasco, chicken, tomato, and cilantro.
• Lower heat to med-low; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Add in remaining 1/2 cup stock if soup is too thick.
• Serve in individual bowls topped with a few broken tortilla pieces; pass around the additional toppings.
• Note: to crisp corn tortillas: preheat oven to 400°; brush or lightly spray both sides of tortillas with vegetable oil; stack 4 tortillas together; with a sharp knife, cut into 1/2-inch strips; place strips in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 3-4 minutes; sprinkle with salt or other seasonings; tortillas can also be fried in oil or grilled on a grill or griddle until crisp.