Description
Discover the traditional taste of Michoacán with this authentic Corundas recipe. Perfectly steamed and wrapped in corn leaves, these triangular delicacies are a Mexican culinary treasure. Filled with savory ingredients, Corundas are not just food, they’re a cultural experience.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of masa harina (corn dough)
1 cup of warm water or chicken broth
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup of lard or vegetable shortening
Salt to taste
Corn leaves for wrapping
Fillings of choice (cheese, salsa, etc.)
Instructions
- Mix masa harina with warm water or broth to form a dough.
- Add baking powder, lard, and salt to the dough and mix until well combined.
- Soak the corn leaves in warm water until they are soft and pliable.
- Cut the dough into small pieces and shape them into triangles.
- Place a spoonful of your chosen filling onto the center of each triangle.
- Wrap the dough around the filling, folding it inside the corn leaves.
- Steam the Corundas for about 1-2 hours until the dough is firm and cooked through.
- Serve warm with your choice of salsa or cream.
Notes
If corn leaves are unavailable, substitute with banana leaves.
The dough can be flavored with green salsa or red chili sauce for a spicier version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Corunda
- Calories: Approximately 200-250 (varies with fillings)
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg (varies with fillings and added salt)
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg (varies with fillings)