Canjica (Sweet Corn Pudding)
A creamy and comforting Brazilian sweet corn pudding. Using coconut milk and the richness of corn, this dessert is a comforting soy-free choice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Hominy (Dried)
- 4 cups Water
- 2 cans Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
- 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 3 whole Cloves
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Soak the hominy: Soak the hominy in water overnight.
- 2Cook the canjica: Drain the hominy and place it in a large pot. Add the water, coconut milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and cloves.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the hominy is tender and the pudding has thickened.
- 4Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves before serving.
- 5Serve warm, sprinkled with ground cinnamon.
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