Belizean Dukunu using Canned Corn

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

banana leaves

🥗Healthier: parchment paper

💰Cheaper: aluminum foil

Parchment paper is easier to find and still provides a non-stick surface.

Drain the two cans of super sweet corn and put it in a blender.

Blend the corn for 1 minute until smooth.

Scrape out the blender to ensure no corn is left behind.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the blended corn and mix well.

Add 1 cup of cornmeal to the mixture and combine until everything is well mixed.

Using aluminum foil, place one spoon of the corn mixture in the center.

Fold the sides of the foil together and seal it tightly to prevent water from entering.

Press down on the wrapped mixture, leaving a little room for it to swell during cooking.

Fold over both edges of the foil to secure the package.

Place the wrapped packages in a pot and fill it halfway with water.

Bring the water to a boil, then lower the heat to medium and cook for 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, remove the packages from the pot and place them on a plate to cool.

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