/hu-MI-ta/
An Andean dish of ground corn wrapped in corn husks, steamed or baked. A traditional food from Chile, Argentina, and Peru with indigenous roots — comes in sweet and savory versions.
Example
"My grandmother's humitas are the best dish in the world."
"In northern Chile, humitas are part of everyday meals."
Regional synonyms:
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/hu-MI-ta/
An Andean dish of ground corn wrapped in corn husks, steamed or baked. A traditional food from Chile, Argentina, and Peru with indigenous roots — comes in sweet and savory versions.
Example
"My grandmother's humitas are the best dish in the world."
"In northern Chile, humitas are part of everyday meals."
Regional synonyms: