Majarete

Name: Majarete
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 cups sweet corn kernels; 2 cups full-fat coconut milk; 1.5 cups evaporated milk; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1 cinnamon stick; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

A smooth Caribbean sweet corn pudding infused with coconut milk and cinnamon, chilled to a silky finish.

30 minEasyServes 6240 cal/serving

CaribbeanDessertStovetop and BlenderVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 cups sweet corn kernels
2 cups full-fat coconut milk
1.5 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups sweet corn kernels, 2 cups full-fat coconut milk, and 1.5 cups evaporated milk in a blender, processing until smooth.
2

Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a medium saucepan, pressing solids with a spatula to extract liquid, then discard the pulp.
3

Whisk in 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, and drop in the 1 cinnamon stick.
4

Cook over medium heat while stirring constantly until thick and bubbling, about 10 to 12 minutes.
5

Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and pour into serving ramekins.
6

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then sprinkle top with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon before serving.

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Questions

What is Majarete?

A smooth Caribbean sweet corn pudding infused with coconut milk and cinnamon, chilled to a silky finish. This reference files it under Caribbean dessert: made on the stovetop and in a blender, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

What should Majarete look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until thick and bubbling.

Can I make Majarete dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Majarete is 1.5 cups evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How many calories are in Majarete?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 240 calories, with 4 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 120 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Majarete?

Keep Majarete covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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