Canjica (Sweet White Corn Coconut Porridge)

Name: Canjica (Sweet White Corn Coconut Porridge)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 105 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 cups dried white hominy (canjica corn or dried posole), soaked overnight, drained; 4 cups whole milk; 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk; 14 oz sweetened condensed milk; 2 cinnamon sticks; 4 whole cloves; 1/8 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A warming Brazilian festival dessert made from dried white hominy slow-simmered in sweetened coconut milk and whole milk until thick and creamy, spiced with cinnamon and cloves. Plan ahead: the hominy needs to soak overnight.

105 minEasyServes 6250 cal/serving

BrazilianDessertStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

2 cups dried white hominy (canjica corn or dried posole), soaked overnight, drained
4 cups whole milk
13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
2 cinnamon sticks
4 whole cloves
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Drain the 2 cups soaked overnight, drained dried white hominy (canjica corn or dried posole) and place in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with fresh water by 2 inches and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, until the kernels are tender and beginning to split open. Drain and return to the pot.
3

Add 4 cups whole milk, 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, and 1/8 tsp salt to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4

Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until the mixture has thickened slightly.
5

Stir in 14 oz sweetened condensed milk and continue simmering for another 10 to 15 minutes until the porridge is creamy and thick. Remove and discard the cinnamon sticks and cloves.
6

Ladle into bowls and dust each serving with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

Can I make Canjica (Sweet White Corn Coconut Porridge) dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 cups whole milk, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the sweetened condensed milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Canjica (Sweet White Corn Coconut Porridge) keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Canjica (Sweet White Corn Coconut Porridge)?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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