Humitas (Ecuadorian Steamed Corn Cakes)

Ingredients

• 7 ears of fresh corn with their husks
• 1/2 cup green onion
• 3/4 cup La Favorita Margarine
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp baking powder

Directions

1. Strip the kernels from the corn, blend them, and strain.
2. In a bowl, add the ground corn along with the egg yolks, La Favorita Margarine, sugar, shredded cheese, and chopped onion.
3. Mix with a whisk until you have a smooth batter. At the end, add the cornmeal and the baking powder and mix until ready.
4. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold them in gently.
5. Spoon portions onto the corn husks and wrap them closed tightly.
6. Place them in a steamer, cook for 20 minutes, and serve.