Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in
Breakfast Recipes
Delicious Portuguese Cornstarch Porridge Recipe
Everyone here at home loves this delicious Portuguese cornstarch porridge (papas de maizena), this recipe is very quick and easy to make, enjoy.
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Preparation time | 5 min |
Cooking Time | 10 min |
Ready In | 15 min |
Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories | 176 |
Protein | 7g |
Fat | 6g |
Carbs | 24g |
Ingredients
1 liter of milk7 tablespoons of cornstarch1 lemon, peel5 tablespoons of sugar2 egg yolksCinnamon (to taste)
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Preparation
- In a pan, mix the cornstarch and sugar well.
- Add a little milk to dissolve a little.
- Add the rest of the milk and the lemon peel.
- Place the pot on the heat and stir constantly until it thickens slightly.
- Add the previously beaten egg yolks and continue to stir the mixture without stopping.
- When it thickens and starts to form bubbles, turn off the heat, remove the lemon peel and place
- in plates or bowls.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy.
Recipe Credit: Cacau, saborintenso.com
Photo Credit: receitasnorobot.com
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Comments

Regina
How could I cut this recipe? I’m the only one who will eat this in our home. I love it, but sadly no one else does.
1 Year ago, Monday, July 8, 2024

judy moniz
Can sugar be eliminated????
3 Years ago, Sunday, April 17, 2022