Brazilian Pamonha Recipe
Pamonha is a traditional Brazilian dish made from freshly grated corn, which is turned into a paste, wrapped in a corn husk, and then boiled or steamed to cook.
Ingredients
- Corn masa flour (Maseca) - ½ cup
- Ears of corn - 12 pcs
- White sugar - 3 cups
- Coconut milk - 2 cups
- Grated coconut - 80g
- Butter (melted) - 3 tbsp.
- Salt - ½ tsp
- Fresh corn husks (for wrapping)
- Corn straw (for tying)
Instructions
- Remove the husks from each corn and wash. In a saucepan, place the corn and add water then bring to a boil.
- Let it simmer for about 3 minutes. Once cooked, drain the water and set it aside.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the kernel of the corn from the cobs. Place the kernels in a blender with 1 cup of coconut milk and blend together until it forms a paste.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of milk, the corn masa flour, grated coconut, sugar, butter and salt then blend again until the mixture is thick and smooth. Set aside.
- Blanch the washed corn husks in boiling water for a few seconds until soft and pliable. Remove from the hot water and wash under cold running water then pat dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the husks and shape them into a rectangle. Place a portion of the blended mixture in the centre of the husk and fold over the sides still in a rectangular form to enclose the corn filling.
- Tie and secure the wrap with the corn straw on both sides. Repeat the same process with the remaining mixture.
- In a large pot, fill it with water and bring to a boil. Place the wrapped pamonhas on the pot fully submerged in the water then cover.
- Let them cook for 45 minutes until the colour of the husks turns yellowish.
- Drain the pamonhas and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 1377kcalCarbohydrates: 252gProtein: 16gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 437mgFiber: 11gSugar: 172g
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