Chenchen [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cracked Corn Pilaf

Name: Chenchen [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cracked Corn Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chenchén; 1¾ cup evaporated milk; 1¾ cup coconut milk; 1 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoon salted butter; 2 clove garlic; 1½ tablespoon salt; 2 tablespoon minced parsley

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
555 kcal
Course
Lunch
Cuisine
Caribbean, Dominican

Chenchen [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cracked Corn Pilaf

Oriana Walker

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Chenchén (Dominican cracked corn pilaf) originates from the southwest provinces of the Dominican Republic and is a delicious substitute for rice in our diet.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup chenchén (coarse grind cracked corn) (see notes)
1¾ cup evaporated milk [400 ml]
1¾ cup coconut milk [400 ml]
1 cups vegetable broth unsalted
2 tablespoon salted butter (salted)
2 clove garlic peeled and lightly crushed
1½ tablespoon salt or to taste, divided
2 tablespoon minced parsley to garnish, optional

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Instructions

1. Rinsing

Rinse the corn in abundant water to get rid of stray peels and excess starch.

2. Cooking

Combine the rinsed corn, evaporated milk, coconut milk, 1¾ cup [400 ml] of water, broth, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt in the pot.Cook over medium-high heat until the liquid has reduced to about half, stirring every five minutes or so to prevent it from sticking to the bottom.Once reduced to half, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often, until it reaches the desired consistency (see notes). Be careful with splatters at this stage, and use a splatter cover if you have one.

3. Seasoning

Once it reaches your preferred consistency, season with salt to taste. Remove from the heat.The garlic has probably dissolved by then, but check and remove any chunk left, if any.

4. Serving

Sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot. Check serving suggestions above.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 555kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 3036mg (127%) Potassium 704mg (20%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 736IU (15%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 321mg (32%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 555 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	555kcal	28%
Carbohydrates	44g	15%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	28g	140%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	6g	30%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	48mg	16%
Sodium	3036mg	127%
Potassium	704mg	15%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	736IU	15%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	321mg	32%
Iron	5mg	28%