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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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Delicious Portuguese Cornstarch Porridge Recipe

Preparation time 5 min
Cooking Time 10 min
Ready In 15 min
Level of DifficultyVery Easy
Servings4

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories176
Fat6g
Carbs24g
Protein7g

Ingredients

1 liter of milk7 tablespoons of cornstarch1 lemon, peel5 tablespoons of sugar2 egg yolksCinnamon (to taste)
1 liter of milk7 tablespoons of cornstarch1 lemon, peel5 tablespoons of sugar2 egg yolksCinnamon (to taste)
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Preparation

  1. In a pan, mix the cornstarch and sugar well.
  2. Add a little milk to dissolve a little.
  3. Add the rest of the milk and the lemon peel.
  4. Place the pot on the heat and stir constantly until it thickens slightly.
  5. Add the previously beaten egg yolks and continue to stir the mixture without stopping.
  6. When it thickens and starts to form bubbles, turn off the heat, remove the lemon peel and place
  7. in plates or bowls.
  8. Sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy.

Recipe Credit: Cacau, saborintenso.com

Photo Credit: receitasnorobot.com

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Comments
Regina
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.
10 Months ago, Monday, July 8, 2024
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Port
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.
10 Months ago, Monday, July 8, 2024
judy moniz
judy moniz
Can sugar be eliminated????
3 Years ago, Sunday, April 17, 2022
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Port
Yes, if you don’t want sugar use sweetener or nothing at all.
3 Years ago, Sunday, April 17, 2022
Julia Nguyen
Julia Nguyen
I am using honey instead of sugar.
Then I have to make more, it’s delicious.
1 Year ago, Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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