What Are Corn husks and How Can I Use Them?
Here's everything worth knowing about corn husks and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 7 recipes to cook tonight.
| In Chinese: | 玉米壳 | |
| British (UK) term: | Corn husks | |
| en français: | feuilles de maïs | |
| en español: | hojas de maíz |
Recipes using corn husks
There are 7 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Red Snapper Grilled in Corn Husks
Red snapper fillets wrapped in soaked corn husks and grilled over embers, finished with a spicy orange vinaigrette. A smoky, tamale-inspired technique that keeps the fish juicy and tender.
Steamed Corn Pones
Steamed corn pones are simple masa dough logs wrapped in softened corn husks and steamed until tender. A rustic Mexican-Southern US sidekick to beans, chili, or stews.
Sole Steam in Corn Husks
Sole or cod steamed in corn husks with poblanos, roasted red peppers, tomatoes, and garlic. A Mexican-inspired fish preparation that cooks like a tamale with bright chile flavors and zero cleanup.
Hummus Tamales
A creative fusion filling that brings together Middle Eastern hummus and Mexican tamales. Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce blended into a thick paste, then wrapped in corn husks.
Corn Tamales With Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa
Vegetarian fresh corn tamales: masa harina dough stuffed with sautéed bell peppers and corn, wrapped in soaked husks, and steamed until tender. Served with a chunky avocado-tomatillo salsa for a lighter Mexican classic.
Tamale De Elote
Sweet corn tamales with roasted corn folded into whipped butter-masa dough with poblano peppers and Monterey Jack, steamed in corn husks. Vegetarian comfort wrapped up tight.
