How to make Cambodian Dessert Bor Bor Poort or Corn Dessert

sticky rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa offers a higher protein content while regular rice is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is less expensive.

jackfruit

🥗Healthier: apples

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Apples provide a similar texture, while canned fruit is often cheaper.

In a medium pot, add 4 cups of water and bring to a rolling boil.

Cut the sweet corn and add it to the boiling water.

Lower the heat and let the corn cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.

Prepare a cornstarch mixture by combining 4 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of water.

After the corn is cooked, add the cornstarch mixture to the pot along with 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of coconut milk.

Turn the heat back to medium-high and bring to a boil again.

Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes until it becomes a thick paste.

Turn off the heat and add 2 more tablespoons of coconut milk before serving.

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