Brazilian White Corn and Coconut Porridge
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Brazilian White Corn and Coconut Porridge
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When it's chilly outside, a warm, sweet Canjica is the most comforting recipe to enjoy! Made with white hominy corn and coconut, this Brazilian White Corn Porridge is creamy, perfectly spiced and feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
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Ingredients
- 5 cups of water
- 500 g package of white hominy corn
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 14 oz can of sweet condensed milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 1 whole vanilla bean or 1-2 tsp of vanilla bean extract
- 1 cup of dehydrated unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 13 oz can of coconut milk
- a pinch of nutmeg
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Instructions
- Wash the corn using a strainer until the water runs clear, then let it drain for a few minutes.
- Add the washed corn to an instant pot, or pressure cooker, and add all 5 cups of water. Cover and cook on manual for 40 mins.
- While the corn is cooking, hydrate the shredded coconut - In a medium bowl add the coconut, the milk, the condensed milk, the sugar, the coconut milk and the spices.
- When the corn is cooked, safely release the pressure and open the pan.
- Add the milk-coconut mixture to the cooked corn and cook on sauté mode (open) for 10-15 mins.
- Serve with some cinnamon or with toasted coconut (optional)
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
478kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
325mg
(14%)
Potassium
470mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
243IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 478 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 478kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 470mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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