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Medium 55 min~250 kcal 2/10
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Canjica
A Brazilian sweet corn pudding that cooks white hominy with milk, sugar, and coconut, soft, milky, and scented with festival warmth.
Medium⏱️ 11 hr📖 1 min readServes 8~280 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 80 min cook 560 min rest
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Timeline
Total 11 h- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating9 h 20 min
- Cooking1 h 20 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
- 400 g White corn
- 1 l Milk
- 180 g Sugar
- 80 g Shredded coconut
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the white corn overnight in plenty of water.
8 hr480:00 - 2
Boil the corn in fresh water for 60 minutes until the kernels open and soften.
1 hr60:00 - 3
Add the milk, sugar, cinnamon, and coconut.
- 4
Cook the mixture over low heat for 20 minutes until the milky base thickens.
20 min20:00 - 5
Ladle the canjica into bowls and serve hot or warm with cinnamon.
💡 Tip: Soften the white corn completely so the dessert stays creamier when it cooks with the milk.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm in bowls as a dessert, sprinkling cinnamon over the top.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 60% match~280
kcal calories
7
g protein
43
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 63%Fat 27%
GI 37 · Low GIGL 16 · Medium GLEstimated, 60% match
28.8g
Sugar
0g
Fiber
54mg
Sodium
2.3g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (60%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
2/10Light satiety, you'll get hungry again soon
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Canjica make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Canjica take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 80 minutes, including 560 minutes of passive resting; 660 minutes in total.Is Canjica difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Canjica have?
Approximately 280 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 43g, fat: 8g.Which allergens does Canjica contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Canjica belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Canjica need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.Is Canjica filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 2/10; keeps you full only briefly, you may get hungry quickly. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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