Zambo con leche, colada deliciosa, receta tradicional.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickener, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

Welcome viewers to the channel and introduce the recipe for zambo con leche.

Explain the characteristics and uses of zambo, including how to open it.

Demonstrate cutting the zambo into small pieces, removing the seeds, and discussing the texture of the zambo.

Chop the zambo finely to reduce cooking time and show the final result of the chopped zambo.

State the quantities of ingredients: 1 L of water, 1.5 L of whole milk, 300 g of panela, cinnamon, sweet pepper seeds, and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch.

Add 1 L of water to a pot and bring to a boil over medium heat for about 20 minutes.

Remove any foam that forms while boiling the zambo.

Add cinnamon and sweet pepper seeds to the boiling mixture and stir.

After a few minutes, add the panela and mix until dissolved, then cook until the water reduces significantly (about 40-45 minutes).

Hydrate the cornstarch with some of the milk to prevent lumps, then add it to the mixture along with the remaining milk.

Cook the mixture until it thickens, then remove from heat and let cool until it reaches the desired consistency.

Show the final texture of the colada and discuss its flavor and sweetness before serving.

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