Canjica (Hominy and Coconut Milk Pudding)
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CanjicaHominy and Coconut Milk Pudding

Canjica is a Brazilian sweet hominy pudding made in regional variations. This version simmers hominy with milk, coconut milk, condensed milk, sugar, and cinnamon.

Prep

10m

Cook

1h 20m

Serves

6

Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
370kcal

Calories

9g

Protein

17g

Fat

48g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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6
  • 400g
    Hominy (soaked overnight and drained)
  • 1.2l
    Water
  • 800ml
    Whole Milk
  • 250g
    Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 40g
    White Sugar
  • 1pcs
    Cinnamon Stick (whole)
  • 200ml
    Coconut Milk

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Method

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5 steps
  1. 01

    Place the hominy and water in a pot and simmer until the kernels are tender.

  2. 02

    Add the whole milk and the cinnamon stick, then cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture looks creamy.

  3. 03

    Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and white sugar and continue simmering until the pudding thickens slightly.

  4. 04

    Pour in the coconut milk and cook just until fully heated through.

  5. 05

    Remove the cinnamon stick and serve the pudding warm or chilled.

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