Crispy corn, panela and jalapeño bites with roasted lime avocado cream

Name: Crispy corn, panela and jalapeño bites with roasted lime avocado cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión latinoamericana
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sweet corn kernels, drained; 4.2 oz crumbled panela cheese; 1/2 cup pre-cooked cornmeal; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp fresh jalapeño; 2 tbsp chopped chives; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 medium ripe avocado; 1/3 cup plain thick yogurt; 1 lime; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp water

An original snack with a golden, crispy exterior, made with sweet corn kernels, panela cheese, and a touch of jalapeño. Served with a smooth avocado, yogurt, and lightly roasted lime cream for a fresh, vibrant contrast.

20 minPrep

18 minCook

38 minTotal

4Servings

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Adjust servings

240 g g sweet corn kernels, drained (si es congelado, descongelar and secar well)
120 g g crumbled panela cheese (puede desmoronarse with the manos)
70 g g pre-cooked cornmeal (for dar estructura)
1 unit large egg (lightly beaten)
20 g g fresh jalapeño (without semillas and chopped fino)
10 g g chopped chives (more extra for servir)
2 g g garlic powder
1 g g ground cumin
4 g g salt (divided)
1 g g black pepper
30 ml ml olive oil (divided)
60 g g panko breadcrumbs (for the exterior crujiente)
150 g g ripe avocado (pelado and boneless)
80 g g plain thick yogurt
1 unit lime (partida a the mitad)
8 g g fresh cilantro (chopped)
15 ml ml water (solo si hace falta for ajustar the cream)

Nutrition facts

per serving

255 kcal

Calories

9 g

Protein

24 g

Carbs

14 g

Fat

3 g

Fiber

21 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

GlutenDairyEggs

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and brush it with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
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2. Place the lime halves, cut side down, in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly charred. Remove and let cool slightly.
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3. In a large bowl, combine the sweet corn, panela cheese, pre-cooked cornmeal, beaten egg, chopped jalapeño, chives, garlic powder, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
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4. Lightly mash the mixture with a fork or partially press it with a masher so some of the corn breaks down and the mixture holds together while still keeping texture.
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5. Shape 12 compact bites, using about 2 tablespoons of mixture for each one. Coat them in panko, pressing gently so it sticks on all sides.
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6. Place the bites on the prepared tray and drizzle or brush them with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 220 °C / 425 °F, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
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7. While they bake, make the cream: squeeze the roasted lime into a blender or small food processor. Add the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the water if needed for a looser texture. Blend until smooth.
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8. Taste the cream and adjust salt if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl.
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9. Serve the bites hot with the roasted lime avocado cream on the side, and finish with extra chives on top if desired.

Chef tips

Dry the corn well before mixing so the bites hold their shape better and turn out crispier. For extra color, you can finish them for 1 to 2 minutes under the broiler, watching closely, at 230 °C / 450 °F.

Substitutions

You can substitute panela cheese with firm fresh cheese or crumbled halloumi. Cilantro can be replaced with parsley, and jalapeño can be swapped for a mild green chili or omitted for a less spicy version.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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