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Paula's Traditional Portuguese Roasted Corn Recipe

Paula's traditional Portuguese roasted corn (milho torrado), a popular and delicious snack, I remember eating and loving these as a kid.
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Paula's Traditional Portuguese Roasted Corn Recipe

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings6

Ingredients

2 cups of dried corn2 tablespoons of olive oil1 teaspoon of fine salt
2 cups of dried corn2 tablespoons of olive oil1 teaspoon of fine salt
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Preparation

  1. Soak the dried corn for 12 to 18 hours.
  2. Dry the kernels well with paper towels.
  3. Brush a non stick roasting pan with olive oil.
  4. Add the corn kernels to the pan and spread them out.
  5. Roast the kernels at 200°C or 400°F for 25 to 30 minutes or until crunchy and golden, shaking the pan occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle with the salt, enjoy.
Recipe Credit: Paula *
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Comments
Geraldine Arruda
Geraldine Arruda
I was under the impression they. We’re just fried can you let me know what is better. Thank you
2 Years ago, Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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Port
Roasted Geraldine, and much healthier.
2 Years ago, Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Matt
Matt
1) soak the corn ? Pop corn kernels ? In water or oil ?
3 Years ago, Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Port
Matt, you soak the kernels in water on step 1, on step 2 you dry them, then follow the other steps. 👍
3 Years ago, Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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