Pamonha
Discover the rich, comforting taste of **Pamonha**, a beloved Brazilian delicacy packed with the natural sweetness of fresh corn. This traditional recipe combines premium ingredients, such as freshly pureed corn kernels, creamy milk, melted butter, and a hint of sugar and salt, to create a perfectly balanced flavor profile. The unique preparation involves wrapping the silky corn mixture in softened corn husks, transforming each bundle into a rustic package of homemade goodness. Steamed to perfection, Pamonha boasts a soft, pudding-like texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for breakfast, snack time, or a dessert, this authentic treat celebrates the harvest season and the vibrant food culture of Brazil. Whether savored warm or cooled, Pamonha embodies simplicity, tradition, and irresistible charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ears fresh corn on the cob
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 24 pieces corn husks
Instructions
Carefully peel the corn, removing the husks in whole pieces, and set them aside. Clean the silk from the corn kernels.
Using a large knife, cut the kernels from the cob into a large bowl.
In a blender, puree the corn kernels with the milk until smooth. Depending on the size of your blender, this may need to be done in batches.
Pour the corn-milk mixture into a large bowl and stir in the sugar, melted butter, and salt until well combined.
Submerge the reserved corn husks in hot water for about 10 minutes to make them pliable.
Take two husks and overlap them slightly to form a wider wrapping. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the corn mixture onto the center of the husks.
Fold the sides of the husks over the filling, then fold the bottom up over the filling. Finally, fold the top down to form a secure package. Tie the pamonha with kitchen twine or thin strips of corn husk.
Repeat with the remaining corn mixture and husks.
In a large, deep pot, bring plenty of water to a boil. Carefully place the pamonhas into the water, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and cook for 60 minutes.
After cooking, remove the pamonhas from the pot with tongs and let them cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.1 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 1461 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 416.2 g | 151% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.0 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.3 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 3313 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
