RIGUAS SALVADOREÑAS COMO PREPARARLAS.

Discover the cultural flavor of El Salvador with Riguas, delightful sweet corn pancakes enriched with melted Mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in soothing banana leaves. Often enjoyed as a breakfast treat, afternoon snack, or even dessert, these savory and sweet delicacies will transport your taste buds to Central America.

Ingredients

🌽 6 ears of fresh sweet corn
🧈 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted (113g or 1/2 cup, Brand not specified)
🍚 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
🧀 Shredded mozzarella cheese (Brand not specified)
🍃 Several large pieces of banana leaves
💧 Water
🥄 Salvadoran cream (Brand not specified, for serving)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Corn:

Remove the husks and silks from the corn ears.
Using a sharp kitchen knife, carefully scrape the corn kernels into a red mixing bowl.
Submerge the corn kernels in water in another bowl, then agitate by hand to eliminate any remaining silks. Transfer the cleaned kernels to a separate container.

2- Prepare the Banana Leaves:

Cut banana leaves into squares for wrapping.
Warm a griddle or comal on medium heat. Warm the banana leaves until they soften and change to a darker green, preventing breakage during wrapping.

3- Prepare the Corn Mixture:

Blend the cleaned corn kernels in a personal blender.
Add melted butter and granulated sugar to the blender, blending until achieving a thick batter consistency. Pour into a yellow/light green mixing bowl.

4- Assemble the Riguas:

Lay a warmed banana leaf flat. Spoon the corn mixture onto the center, forming an oval or circle.
If desired, create a well, adding shredded mozzarella cheese within.
Fold the leaf over the mixture, flattening lightly.

5- Cook the Riguas:

Place on a preheated griddle/comal.
Cook until the banana leaf becomes golden-brown (about 1-2 minutes), then flip and repeat.
Continue until all riguas are cooked (approximately 8 from 6 ears of corn).

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 2-4 minutes per rigua
Total Time: 30-45 minutes
Servings: 8 Riguas
Equipment:

Cutting Board: Wooden (Brand not specified)
Kitchen Knife: With purple handle (Brand not specified)
Mixing Bowls: Red and yellow/light green plastic (Brands not specified)
Blender: Personal blender with red base (Brand not specified)
Silicone Spatula: With wooden handle (Brand not specified)
Griddle/Comal: Flat, non-stick (Brand not specified, visible on Whirlpool gas stove)
Piping Bag: For cream (Brand not specified)