Culinary World Tour Episode 9: Chile: Semola con leche

semolina

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oats are more nutritious, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective base.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor, while margarine is typically cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often less costly.

Prepare a caramel sauce by combining 3/4 cup sugar and 1/4 of that amount in water in a saucepan over heat until it caramelizes.

Pour the caramel into a mold and swirl it around to coat the bottom.

In a separate saucepan, combine 5 cups of milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence and bring to a boil while stirring.

Once boiling, gradually add 3/4 cup semolina while stirring continuously to prevent lumps.

Cook until thickened, about 1 minute, then pour into the prepared mold.

Let the pudding cool completely, then refrigerate until set.

Unmold the pudding and serve with caramel sauce.

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