How to Chilean pastel de choclo baking

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1. 1.

   Pastel de Choclo en Paila (Central Chile): Traditional preparation where the corn crust acts as both cooking vessel and edible container

2. 2.

   Choclo Tamal (Peruvian-Chilean border): Adaptation using the same corn puree technique wrapped in corn husks

3. 3.

   Humita al Horno (Argentina (Mendoza region)): Cousin dish demonstrating how the baking technique varies with regional ingredients

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