Bollo de Mazorca (Corn Roll) is a traditional dish from Colombia’s Caribbean region, made with tender corn ground into a dough, wrapped in corn husks, and boiled. It is considered a festive side dish, very popular at breakfasts and family meals. At our catering service, bollo de mazorca becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.
Ingredients
- 6 tender corn cobs (kernels removed)
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to enhance flavor)
- Clean corn husks (for wrapping)
Step-by-step preparation
- Prepare the dough
- Remove kernels and blend with milk until smooth.
- Add butter, salt, and sugar. Mix well.
- Shape the bollos
- Place portions of dough on corn husks.
- Wrap tightly into cylinders and tie with husk strips.
- Cook the bollos
- Boil water in a large pot.
- Place bollos inside and cook for 1 hour until firm.
- Serve
- Serve bollos hot.
- Pair with fresh cheese, meat, fish, or coffee.
Bollo de Mazorca is more than just a side dish—it’s tradition, freshness, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let bollo de mazorca win you over and taste the true flavor of the Colombian Caribbean.
