Sweet Corn Pie
8 servings
60 minutes
Sweet corn pie is a traditional dish of Latin American cuisine, especially popular in Chile. It combines the tenderness of corn puree with the rich flavor of meat filling called 'pino'. The flavor palette of the pie surprises with contrasts: the sweetness of corn and raisins harmonizes with the saltiness of olives and the spiciness of spices. In the original recipe, sugar is sprinkled on top to create a light caramelized crust. This pie is served hot, and its chewy texture makes it a truly cozy dish. It is perfect for both family lunches and festive gatherings, as its rich taste leaves no one indifferent.
1
Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic with oregano, a pinch of cumin, paprika, pepper, and salt until the onion is cooked.
- Olive oil: 3 teaspoons
- Onion: 4 pieces
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Caraway: pinch
- Paprika: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: 2 tablespoons
2
Add the meat in a single layer and fry until golden brown. Then, using a spatula, flip the meat and fry on the other side.
- Ground meat: 750 g
3
Once the meat is ready, mix everything thoroughly to prevent the mixture from becoming watery. Let the filling cool and place it in the refrigerator until the next day.
4
Chop the corn kernels in a blender in parts, adding a small amount of cream to each part until a smooth puree of soft texture is obtained. Cook the resulting puree in a pot over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Fresh corn kernels: 12 glasss
- Cream: 1 glass
5
When the puree thickens, remove from heat and add the beaten egg and melted butter. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Add basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Clarified butter (ghee): 2 tablespoons
- Basil: 5 piece
- Salt: 2 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Preheat the oven to 185 degrees. Grease a baking dish or 8 portion molds. Fill the mold with 'pino' filling to 1/3. Layer with shredded chicken, add raisins, olives, and pieces of boiled egg. Cover with a corn mixture.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Raisins: 0.5 glass
- Black olives: 10 pieces
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Fresh corn kernels: 12 glasss
7
You can sprinkle with sugar on top, as in the original recipe. Leave in the oven for about 35 minutes or until browned. Serve immediately.
- Sugar: 8 teaspoons
