Mingau de Milho
Mingau de Milho is a traditional Brazilian dessert, a creamy cornmeal porridge sweetened with sugar and flavored with coconut milk.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt - A pinch
- Water - 2 cups
- Coconut milk - 1 cup
- Sugar - 1/2 cup
- Cornmeal - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a saucepan, combine the cornmeal, sugar, and salt.
- Gradually add the water, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook and stir until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until the porridge is creamy and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve the Mingau de Milho warm, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of condensed milk, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 5g
- Carbs: 45g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Sugar: 20g