Posted on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in
Breakfast Recipes
Portuguese Papas de Maizena
Everyone here at home loves Portuguese papas de maizena (cornstarch porridge), 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 |
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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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.
6 Months ago, Monday, July 8, 2024
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Regina, try 1 cup of milk (250ml), 2 tablespoons of cornstarch (leveled), 2 tablespoons of sugar (levelled), 1 3rd peel from a lemon, 1 egg yolk, cinnamon to taste.
6 Months ago, Monday, July 8, 2024
judy moniz
Can sugar be eliminated????
3 Years ago, Sunday, April 17, 2022
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Yes, if you don’t want sugar use sweetener or nothing at all.
3 Years ago, Sunday, April 17, 2022
Julia Nguyen
I am using honey instead of sugar.
Then I have to make more, it’s delicious.
Then I have to make more, it’s delicious.
1 Year ago, Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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