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Creamy Homemade Green Corn Porridge (Curau de milho verde)

Discover how to craft an authentic green corn pudding with a velvety texture and genuine flavor. This traditional, comforting dessert is surprisingly straightforward to prepare.

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Creamy Homemade Green Corn Porridge (Curau de milho verde)

Ingredients

100g demerara sugar
500ml plant-based milk
Ground cinnamon for dusting
4 ears of fresh green corn
1 pinch of salt

Where to find ingredients

Find fresh sweet corn and demerara sugar at local markets (musika) or supermarkets in the produce and baking aisles. Plant-based milks are widely available in the dairy alternatives section of major retailers.

Preparation method

  1. Cut the corn kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife.
  2. Place the kernels in a blender, add the plant-based milk, and blitz until the mixture is uniform.
  3. Pass the mixture through a fine or medium-mesh sieve, pressing down firmly to extract all the liquid and discard the fibrous pulp.
  4. Transfer the strained liquid into a saucepan and stir in the sugar and the pinch of salt.
  5. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula to prevent lumps from forming at the bottom of the pan.
  6. Once it begins to boil, lower the heat and continue stirring until the cream thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Pour the porridge into a large serving dish or into individual bowls.
  8. Allow it to cool at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to set.
  9. Finish by dusting with ground cinnamon before serving.

Observations

The corn porridge, or curau, is an essential classic in Brazilian culinary culture, highly regarded for its natural sweetness and dense, creamy consistency. This specific recipe uses fresh corn on the cob, which imparts an unmistakable aroma and vibrant freshness to the dessert.

To achieve the perfect texture, the secret lies in the careful extraction of the starch and a patient cooking process. It is crucial to strain the mixture thoroughly to remove any coarse fibers and to maintain constant stirring in the saucepan, ensuring a smooth, lump-free, and glossy custard.
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Preparation method

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Step 1

Cut the corn kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife.

Cut the corn kernels off the cobs using a sharp knife.
Step 2

Place the kernels in a blender, add the plant-based milk, and blitz until the mixture is uniform.

Place the kernels in a blender, add the plant-based milk, and blitz until the mixture is uniform.
Step 3

Pass the mixture through a fine or medium-mesh sieve, pressing down firmly to extract all the liquid and discard the fibrous pulp.

Pass the mixture through a fine or medium-mesh sieve, pressing down firmly to extract all the liquid and discard the fibrous pulp.
Step 4

Transfer the strained liquid into a saucepan and stir in the sugar and the pinch of salt.

Transfer the strained liquid into a saucepan and stir in the sugar and the pinch of salt.
Step 5

Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula to prevent lumps from forming at the bottom of the pan.

Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula to prevent lumps from forming at the bottom of the pan.
Step 6

Once it begins to boil, lower the heat and continue stirring until the cream thickens to your desired consistency.

Once it begins to boil, lower the heat and continue stirring until the cream thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7

Pour the porridge into a large serving dish or into individual bowls.

Pour the porridge into a large serving dish or into individual bowls.
Step 8

Allow it to cool at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to set.

Allow it to cool at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator to set.
Step 9

Finish by dusting with ground cinnamon before serving.

Finish by dusting with ground cinnamon before serving.
Final result

Creamy Homemade Green Corn Porridge (Curau de milho verde)

Creamy Homemade Green Corn Porridge (Curau de milho verde)

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