Pastel de choclo, a delicious Chilean recipe that has become a true classic of our culture.
It is a classic of our culture. It has its roots in the fusion of native and European ingredients.
We hope you feel encouraged to prepare this delicious recipe together!
Pastel de choclo
Ingredients
1 Cooked skinless shredded chicken
3 cups of Chopped onion
750 grams of Ground meat
3 teaspoons of Olive oil
1 teaspoon of Dried oregano
3 Minced garlic cloves
2 teaspoons of Salt
Black pepper
2 teaspoons of Paprika or red pepper powder
1 pinch of Cumin
½ cup of Raisins
10 Pitted black olives
3 Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
12 cups of Corn kernels
1 cup of Cream
1 Beaten egg
1 teaspoon of Salt
1 pinch of Ground black pepper
5 Medium-sized basil leaves, julienned thinly
2 tablespoons of Melted butter
8 teaspoons of Sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : In a skillet, heat oil and sauté the onion and minced garlic with oregano, cumin, pepper, paprika, and salt.
Step 2 : Cook until the onion is soft. Then add the ground meat in a single layer and cook only on one side until browned. Using a spatula, turn the meat over and cook the other side.
Step 3 : Once the meat is cooked, mix well to avoid obtaining a watery mixture. Prepare this filling the day before and once cool, store in the refrigerator until assembly.
Step 4 : Using a food processor or blender, grind the corn in parts, adding a little cream at a time, until obtaining a smooth, homogeneous purée. Cook this mixture in a pot, stirring constantly over low heat.
Step 5 : When the mixture has thickened, remove from heat and add the beaten egg and melted butter, stirring until well combined. Season with salt, pepper, add basil, and set aside.
Step 6 : Preheat the oven to 375°F / 185°C.
Step 7 : Grease an ovenproof dish or, if you prefer, 8 individual ramekins. First, fill 1/3 of the dish or ramekin with the 'pino' (meat mixture).
Step 8 : Then add a layer of shredded chicken, followed by raisins, olives, and slices of hard-boiled eggs.
Step 9 : Finally, cover with the corn mixture. For an authentic finish, sprinkle a little granulated sugar over the surface.
Step 10 : Bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 11 : Serve immediately.
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