A Brazilian corn classic where sweet corn puree is wrapped in husks and cooked until soft, creamy, and gently sweet.
25 min prep 40 min cook 72 min rest
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Soak the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes; meanwhile grate the corn and crush the kernels.
Mix the grated corn with milk, coconut milk, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; whisk for 2 minutes until a smooth batter forms.
Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mixture onto the drained corn husks, sprinkle some of the remaining corn kernels over the middle, wrap the husks, and tie with string or another strip of husk.
Boil water in a large pot and submerge the pamonha packets; boil over medium heat for 35 minutes, maintaining the water level.
Remove with a strainer and rest for 5 minutes; open the husks and serve with a sweet or savory accompaniment.
💡 Tip: Soak the corn husks in hot water for 30 minutes; otherwise they break while wrapping. If the mixture looks too runny, you can add 1 to 2 tablespoons corn flour for a steadier texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Place the pamonhas on plates with their husks; for the sweet version add butter and sugar on top, and for the savory version pair with white cheese or beef pastirma slices.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~184
kcal calories
4
g protein
28
g carbs
6
g fat
7.9g
Sugar
0.2g
Fiber
152mg
Sodium
5.8g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (63%); 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.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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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