Served as a dessert, or as breakfast, Harina de Maiz (Cornmeal Pudding) is a comforting dish, a favorite of children and grownups alike.
Why we ❤️ it
Harina de Maiz (Cornmeal Pudding) was one of my favorite childhood breakfasts, and in turn, I try to make it for my daughter once in a while, although it may be just an excuse for me to have it.
We just came back from a trip from Punta Cana to Montecristi (and back). The longest distance you can travel in the Dominican Republic as the crows fly. It is on trips like these where we find new foods, recipes, and stories to share with you.
Breakfast, dinner or dessert?
This is a dish that nearly every Dominican has had from their mother's hand. It is the kind of dish that should really be a dessert but is served as a breakfast or dinner dish (same as Arroz con Leche, Chacá, Trigo con Dulce and others).
The reason why it became so widespread is that it's sweet, simple, inexpensive, easy and fast to make. Everybody gets something out of it.
My mom always served it as dinner, and for me, it was like having dessert for dinner, not something that I'd suggest you do often, but I won't judge you for having it.
About this recipe
The addition of coconut (optional) makes it even better, and more suitable as dessert. Which is what it should be.
Buen provecho!
Recipe
Harina de Maíz [+ Video] (Cornmeal & Coconut Pudding)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal, (harina de maíz)
- 6 cup milk (whole or skim)
- 2 cup coconut milk, (optional - see notes)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- ½ tablespoon cloves, , or ¼ teaspoon of clove powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (freshly-grated)
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Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients (minus the nutmeg) in a pot, let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Cook over medium heat until it breaks the boil. Stir constantly to avoid sticking.
- Once it starts boiling reduce heat to low. Cook and stir for another 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and pour into serving dishes. Sprinkle with nutmeg
- Serve hot or at room temperature.
Tips and Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.
Great, but kind of runny. Reduced the sugar by half, and it’s better IMHO...
Cuando visite Dominican Republic, probe un dulce de coco con canelas y pasa mu delicioso. Me gustaria publicaran la receta.
Love it!! I usually make this but out the cream of wheat box not with cormeal but my mom used to make it this way when I was growing up. Tried the recipe today and it was delicious my kids loved it!