Prime Corn
Chef Wendy
Cuisine: Pre-Columbian / Pre-Hispanic
Prime Corn is the Cuisine of our Indigenous Ancestors, originating from ancient pre-Columbian/pre-Hispanic cultures from the Americas, prepared with fresh ingredients that are delicious, nutritionally balanced, and affordable.
The mission of Prime Corn is to offer a variety of corn based foods, with great cultural and nutritional contribution to the residents of the Salt Lake Valley, using ingredients that were popular before the arrival of Columbus, but that are little known today. Giving a different option to people on specific diets, as well as food adventurers who want to take a break from gluten, and highly processed foods.
Our Vision is to invite and educate people, especially the new generations, to maintain healthy habits in a simple, economical, sustainable, and delicious way. Starting from the point that pre-Hispanic cultures survived that way for thousands of years.
Growing up in Mexico City, Chef Wendy started out cooking gourmet meals, but found more joy in cooking family recipes. After her daughter pushed her to cook more vegetarian meals, she started focusing more on Pre-Hispanic cuisine. These dishes traditionally have less meat content because large animals like cows or sheep aren’t native to the Americas, so Chef Wendy was easily able to return to her cultural roots by cooking. While very much still focused on vegetarian foods, she has recently extended her menu to include ethically raised meat options.
Chef Wendy recommends that new customers try her tamales. Her fresh take on this Hispanic food is a perfect introduction to Pre-Hispanic cuisine. As her business grows, she hopes to add seasonal dishes to her menu.
Prime Corn Offers Catering
Minimum order $200 pickup or $400 for delivery.
Contact us to discuss your order.
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Contact Chef Wendy directly by Email PrimeCornLLC@gmail.com or by Phone (801) 608-1024.
Menu Overview:
Appetizers: Ensalada Alegria, Green Chile Atole, Tortitas de Papa, Vegan Pozole
Entrées: Bean Tlacoyo, Enchiladas Verdes, Mole Verde (Vegan), Mole Verde (Vegetarian), Quesadilla de Huitlacoche, Squash Blossom Quesadilla, Tacos de Hongos, Tamales (bean and cheese, or jalapeno and cheese)
Sides: Guacamole, Mexican Squash Sope, Red Chile Atole Soup, Sautéed Mushroom Sope, Sopa Tolteca Cup
Desserts: Camote en Dulce, Cream Cheese Flan, Nicuatole de Fresa, Strawberry & Amaranth Chia Pudding, Sweet Tamales (Strawberry or Pineapple)
Drinks: Hibiscus Drink, Horchata Drink
Sample Menu
Menus from Prime Corn at Salt Lake City & County Building, Nov. & Dec. 2023.
(Please consult with Chef Wendy to explore all available catering menu options.)
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Prime Corn Special Event Menus & Offerings:
– November, 2023 - Thanksgiving Dessert Boxes:
Dolce de Calabaza - Made with pumpkin, hawthorns, guava, piloncillo, and spices.
Orange Rice Pudding - Rice cooked with tres leches and orange zest.
Prime Corn – Spice To Go:
Chef’s previous Spice To Go menus.
(The weekly meal pick-up service, Spice To Go, is no longer offered. These are prior menus from this chef and are meant to provide ideas on what is possible.)
— August 25, 2022
Entrées:
Tacos de Hongos (2pc):
Two blue corn tortillas filled with mushrooms sautéed with onions and Mexican herbs, garnished with cabbage. Served with pico de gallo and your choice of salsa on the side. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
Quesadilla de Huitlacoche (1pc):
Fresh large homemade tortilla filled with Chihuahua cheese and huitlacoche, corn truffle, grilled until the cheese is melted. Served with pico de gallo and a choice of salsa on the side. (Vegetarian, contains dairy, gluten free)
Appetizers:
Ensalada Alegria:
Fresh apples, pears, and jicama shaved, soaked in orange juice, and served over fresh spinach, then sprinkled with amaranth and your choice of hemp hearts (Vegan Option), or curd (Vegetarian Option). Served with a side of hibiscus vinaigrette.
Dessert:
Nicuatole de Fresa:
A vegan alike strawberry gelatin dessert, corn based, sweetened with brown sugar and garnished with flamed strawberries. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
— May 5, 2022
Entrées:
Bean Tlacoyo (1 piece):
Corn masa filled with bean paste, grilled, coated with oil and garnished with cactus leaves tossed with onion, diced tomatoes, and herbs, and salsa on the side. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
Squash Blossom Quesadilla (1 piece):
A fresh 9" hand made tortilla filled with Chihuahua cheese and squash blossoms Sauteed with onions and Mexican herbs. (Vegetarian, contains gluten, contains dairy)
Appetizers:
1 - Vegan Pozole (8oz)
A rich soup made with chilies, herbs, spices, and hominy. Served with lettuce, radish, onion, lime, and chili powder on the side. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
2 - Green Chile Atole (8oz)
A thick and less than medium spicy soup made with jalapenos, tomatillos, epazote, and corn kernels, thickened with corn masa. Topped with mayo and cheese, and lime on the side. (Vegetarian, gluten free, contains dairy, contains eggs)
Side Dishes:
1 - Mexican Squash Sope (1 piece)
A fresh handmade thick tortilla, pinched on the sides, lightly fried and coated with refried beans, and Mexican Squash cooked with tomatoes, onions, corn kernels, and herbs, then topped with lettuce, and diced tomatoes, and salsa on the side.
(Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
2 - Sautéed Mushroom Sope (1 piece)
A fresh handmade thick tortilla, pinched on the sides, lightly fried and coated with refried beans, and Mushrooms Sautéed with onions and herbs, then topped with sour cream, queso fresco, and salsa on the side. (Vegetarian, gluten free, contains dairy)
Desserts:
1 - Strawberry & Amaranth Chia Pudding (8oz)
Chia seeds soaked in Amaranth milk lightly sweetened with brown sugar, then topped with strawberry culis. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
2 - Cream Cheese Flan (1 piece)
A smooth flan topped with a golden brown caramel. (Vegetarian, gluten free, contains dairy)
Beverages:
1. Hibiscus Drink (12oz)
A refreshing infusion made with hibiscus flowers and brown sugar. (Vegan, dairy free, gluten free)
2. Horchata Drink (12oz)
White rice soaked in water, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla extract, and its sweetened with brown sugar and condensed milk. (Vegetarian, gluten free, contains dairy)
— February 3, 2022
Entrées:
Mole Verde (Vegan)
A rich and velvety sauce made with fresh Mexican herbs, tomatillos, few jalapenos, pumpkin seeds, and spices. Served on top of sautéed vegetables, then garnished with toasted pepitas. Served with side of Spanish rice, refried beans, and two hand made tortillas.
2. Mole Verde (Vegetarian)
A rich and velvety sauce made with fresh Mexican herbs, tomatillos, few jalapenos, pepitas, and spices. Served on top of three patties made with fresh cilantro, spinach, queso fresco, and Chihuahua cheese, dipped in egg batter and lightly fried until cooked. Contains egg and dairy.
Soup & Sides:
Guacamole (5 oz)
Fresh avocados smashed and mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime. Served with crispy tortilla chips
Red Chile Atole Soup
A thick and less-than-medium spicy soup made with dried chilis, tomatoes, Mexican herbs, and corn kernels, thickened with corn masa and topped with mayo and cotija cheese, and a lime wedge on the side. Contains egg and dairy.
Dessert:
Sweet Tamales
Strawberry
Corn tamale masa mixed with butter, brown sugar, strawberries, milk and raisins, covered with a corn husk, and then steamed until it's fully cooked. Garnished with whipped cream and preserves. Contains dairy.
Pineapple
Corn tamale masa mixed with butter, brown sugar, pineapple, and juice, covered with a corn husk, and then steamed until it's fully cooked. Garnished with whipped cream and preserves. Contains dairy.
Drink:
Guava, strawberry, or guanabana canned juice.
— December 2, 2021
Entrées:
1. Tamales:
Two vegetarian tamales of your choice (bean and cheese, or jalapeno and cheese) smothered with a mild enchilada sauce and melted Chihuahua cheese, garnished with fresh onion, cilantro, sour cream, and queso fresco. Served with Spanish rice and refried beans. contains dairy
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2. Enchiladas Verdes:
Two corn tortillas filled with Chihuahua cheese, smothered with less than medium spicy tomatillo sauce and garnished with fresh onion, cilantro, sour cream, and queso fresco. Served with Spanish rice and refried beans. contains dairy
Appetizer:
Tortitas de Papa (4)
Delicious potato patties that are crispy outside and creamy and fluffy inside. Sprinkled with curd and served with a light tomato sauce on the side. contains dairy
Soup:
Sopa Tolteca Cup
Tender cactus leaves chopped and cooked with corn kernels and Poblano pepper strips in a rich vegan tomato broth. Topped with crispy tortilla chips. Served with lime on the side.
Dessert:
Camote en Dulce
Sweet potato cooked with guava and tejocote fruit in a cinnamon and brown sugar syrup.
Drink:
Guava, strawberry, or guanabana canned juice
