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Canjica com Leite Condensado

Cultural Context

Canjica com Leite Condensado is a traditional Brazilian dessert, especially popular during the Festa Junina celebrations. This dish showcases the rich flavors of hominy corn combined with the sweetness of condensed milk and coconut milk, creating a comforting treat. It reflects the country's agricultural bounty and is often enjoyed at festive gatherings, highlighting Brazil's vibrant culinary heritage.

BrazilianBRdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
500g washed white canjica
8 scoops (soup) sugar
2 liters water
1 liter milk
200ml coconut milk
1 can condensed milk
50g grated coconut
cinnamon powder to taste

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers a creamy texture with fewer calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories but maintains a similar consistency.

crushed peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped almonds

Sunflower seeds provide a nut-free option with a similar crunch.

1

Wash 500g of white canjica.

2

Soak the canjica in water for 4 hours.

3

In a pressure cooker, add the soaked canjica and 2 liters of water.

4

Cook under pressure for 50 minutes.

5

After cooking, add 1 liter of milk, 200ml of coconut milk, and 1 can of condensed milk to the pot.

6

Mix well and leave on low heat until it thickens.

7

Add cinnamon powder to taste.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

pressure cookersoup scoop

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

CanjicaMugunzá

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