Cherokee Bean Bread

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Soft corn-husk parcels of masa and beans make this Cherokee favorite feel comforting, earthy and quietly special.

Serves: 6 people

Preparation time: 60 min

Ingredients

• Masa harina – 350 g
• Cooked brown or pinto beans, mashed – 250 g
• Warm bean broth or water – 350 ml
• Baking powder – 1 tbsp
• Salt – 1 tsp
• Corn husks, soaked – 12

Method

Set up a steamer with simmering water.
Mix the masa harina, mashed beans, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
Pour in the warm bean broth little by little and mix until you have a thick, spreadable dough.
Place a spoonful of the mixture on each soaked corn husk and fold the husks closed.
Steam the parcels for 45 to 55 minutes until they feel firm.
Let them rest for 5 minutes, unwrap and serve warm.