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Chenchen [Recipe + Video] Dominican Cracked Corn Pilaf
Chenchén (Dominican cracked corn pilaf) originates from the southwest provinces of the Dominican Republic and is a delicious substitute for rice in our diet.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 555 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Caribbean , Dominican
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
1. Rinsing
- Rinse the corn in abundant water to get rid of stray peels and excess starch.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.