Her comments:
I started seeing this delightful little scoop of heaven on the
edge of my plate at a few of the Mexican resaurants around
town, so I decided make it at home. This recipe is actually
the recipe they use at Chevy's, which I found published in
the local paper.
5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/4 cup masa harina flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen,thawed
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon milk
In a small bowl, mix the margerine, masa and sugar with mixer until light
and fluffy, about 1 minute.
Blend 1/2 the corn kernals with the water in a blender until smooth.
Combine with margerine mixture, stirring well.
Add the remaining corn, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and milk.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
Pour the mixture into an 8" baking dish.
Tightly cover with plastic wrap and set atop the saucepan of boiling water.
Keep pan tightly wrapped and steam for 50 minutes to 1 hour.
Check water level often, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes
out clean.
I have also made this in the oven, setting the pan in a water bath.
I do not know the temp I had the oven on, or how long I kept it in, If
anyone tries it, please add that info.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.