Chevy's Sweet Corn Tomalito

[cocinera]

I am a waitress in a mexican restaurant, and I was chatting with some regular customers. They had been to Chevy's and wanted to know if we knew what this (they call it a sweet corn tomalito) was and how they make it. We don't have anything similar, but I'd love to surprise them with it the next time they come in. Anyone have the recipe?

[Kitchen Witch]

Chevy's Sweet Corn Tamalitos (Corn Cakes)


5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/4 cup Masa Harina
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen, thawed, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk, PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 teaspoon milk



In a small mixing bowl, mix the margarine, masa and sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 1 minute.

In a blender container, blend half the corn kernels with the water until smooth. Combine this mixture with the margarine mixture, stirring well. Add the remaining corn kernels, corn meal, baking powder, salt and milk and mix well.

Pour the corn mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan. Tightly cover with plastic wrap and steam by setting atop a medium saucepan of water on top of the stove. Bring water to a boil and steam corn mixture for 50 minutes to one hour (check to see whether you might need to add more water), until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tomalito should have a smooth, moist texture.

NOTE: The pan must be tightly wrapped at all times.