Charred Corn Pie with Lamb Filling, Black Olives, and Basil

Name: Charred Corn Pie with Lamb Filling, Black Olives, and Basil
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Chilena
Ingredients: 17.6 oz ground lamb; 2 cups white onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup white wine; 3.2 oz black olives; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 6 cups corn kernels; 1 cup whole milk; 3 tbsp butter; 1/4 cup fine cornmeal; 4.2 oz Chanco cheese; 2 large eggs; 1 tbsp sugar

An original Chilean-style pie featuring a lightly smoky, gratinéed corn topping over a juicy lamb filling with onion, cumin, and paprika, finished with black olives, fresh basil, and a touch of sugar for a traditional golden crust.

30 minPrep

50 minCook

80 minTotal

6Servings

High Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

500 g ground lamb (for the pino)
300 g white onion (chopped diced small)
10 g garlic (chopped fino)
30 ml vegetable oil (divided)
4 g sweet paprika
2 g ground cumin
1 g dried oregano
8 g salt (or to taste, divided)
2 g black pepper (divided)
80 ml white wine
90 g black olives (without carozo, partidas por the mitad)
12 g fresh basil (leaves chopped gruesas)
900 g corn kernels (fresh or congelados)
250 ml whole milk
40 g butter
30 g fine cornmeal
120 g Chanco cheese (grated)
2 unit eggs
12 g sugar (for espolvorear encima)

Nutrition facts

per serving

548 kcal

Calories

28 g

Protein

34 g

Carbs

33 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

30 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

DairyEggsSulfites

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Grease a baking dish about 28 x 20 cm with a small amount of the vegetable oil.
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2. For the filling, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the white onion and cook for 8 minutes, stirring, until soft and lightly golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
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3. Add the ground lamb to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink. Season with sweet paprika, ground cumin, dried oregano, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper.
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4. Pour in the white wine and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the liquid is almost fully reduced. Remove from the heat and stir in half of the fresh basil. Set aside.
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5. For the corn topping, place the corn kernels, whole milk, and fine cornmeal in a blender or food processor. Blend until thick but still slightly textured.
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6. Heat the butter with the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the corn mixture and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until thickened. Add the remaining salt and black pepper.
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7. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Chanco cheese and mix until partially melted. Let it cool for 5 minutes, then add the eggs, mixing quickly so they incorporate without scrambling.
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8. Spread the lamb filling in the greased baking dish. Scatter the black olives and the remaining fresh basil over the top.
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9. Cover the filling with the corn topping, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the top.
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10. Bake for 25 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F. Then turn on the broiler or raise the temperature to 220 °C / 425 °F and bake 5 minutes more, until the top is golden with lightly charred spots.
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11. Let the pie rest for 8 minutes before serving so it sets and is easier to portion.

Chef tips

If using frozen corn, thaw and drain it well to avoid a watery topping. For deeper flavor, let the onion caramelize lightly before adding the lamb.

Substitutions

You can replace the lamb with ground beef for a milder flavor. Chanco cheese can be substituted with low-moisture mozzarella or a mild melting cheese. If you prefer not to use wine, replace it with the same amount of stock.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
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