Post by Okwes on Dec 2, 2006 10:36:32 GMT -5
Traditional Navajo Recipes
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Drying Corn
Recipe by Elaya K Tsosie
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Take 12 ears fresh corn in husks
Carefully peel back husks, leaving them attached at base of corn. clean corn, removing silks. Fold husks back into position. Place on wire rack in large shallow baking pan. (Allow space between ears so air can circulate.) Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Cool. Strip off husks. Hang corn, so ears do not touch, in a dry place till kernels are dry, at least 7 days. Makes about 6 cups shelled corn.
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Drying Corn
Recipe by Elaya K Tsosie
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Take 12 ears fresh corn in husks
Carefully peel back husks, leaving them attached at base of corn. clean corn, removing silks. Fold husks back into position. Place on wire rack in large shallow baking pan. (Allow space between ears so air can circulate.) Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Cool. Strip off husks. Hang corn, so ears do not touch, in a dry place till kernels are dry, at least 7 days. Makes about 6 cups shelled corn.