BRAZILIAN CANJICA RECIPE! Creamy, Sweet, and Perfect for Any Day

hominy corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular corn

Quinoa is high in protein, while regular corn is more accessible.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option, while evaporated milk is less sweet.

Soak the white corn kernels in water overnight to soften them.

Drain and rinse the soaked corn. In a large pot, add the corn and 4 cups of water. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the corn is tender, about 1 to 2 hours.

Once the corn is tender, add the condensed milk, coconut milk, and sugar to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Add the cinnamon sticks and cloves to the pot to infuse the Kika with warm aromatic flavors.

Continue to cook the mixture on low heat, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.

Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Serve the Kika warm or chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of ground cinnamon and grated coconut.

Cooking Techniques

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