Saturday, 18 February 2012

Cosmic Cuisine

Southwestern Corn

Ingredients Grams
Yellow corn, frozen, whole kernel (puree) 583  
Yellow corn, frozen, whole kernel 560   
Water 425          
Roasted red bell peppers, frozen, ¼” diced 80   
Yellow onions, fresh, ¼” diced 77             
Half and half, fresh, Grade A, minimum 10.5% 39             
Jalapeno peppers, fresh, ¼” diced 18     
Unsalted butter, fresh, Grade AA, sweet cream 9            
Roasted Garlic Base (#13-404) 5.6            
Roasted Onion Base (#14-425) 5.6           
Salt, pure, sodium chloride, non iodized 4.6        
Cumin, ground 4.6          
Cilantro, fresh, fine cut 3.7          
Black pepper, Chef’s grind 0.9   

TOTAL 1816 grams

PREPARATION PROCEDURE
One day in advance of processing, thaw corn in the refrigerator.  Combine the corn reserved for
the puree, half and half, butter, roasted garlic base, roasted onion base, cumin, salt, black pepper
and water.  Mix well.  Puree the corn-spice mixture in a food processor until a fine puree is
achieved.  Add the corn puree mixture to a large cooking pot.  Stirring continuously, heat mixture
over medium heat to 170°F.  Add the corn, onions, roasted red bell peppers, cilantro, and jalapeno
peppers to the mixture.  Mix well, until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.  Continue
heating until mixture returns to 170°F.  Serve.

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