Brazilian
Pamonha
“Pamonha, a sweet corn concoction, is wrapped in corn husks and steamed to tender perfection with notes of coconut and cinnamon.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
A traditional treat from the Brazilian countryside, pamonha is especially popular during harvest festivals, where corn is abundant.
On the Palate
What goes into it
Vegetables
Herbs & Spices
Dairy & Fats
How it's made
- 1
Grate the kernels from fresh sweet corn.
- 2
Mix the corn with coconut milk, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Spoon the mixture into soaked corn husks, folding and tying them securely.
- 4
Steam the wrapped bundles until the filling is set.
- 5
Serve warm, unwrapping the husks to reveal the tender pamonha.
