World Flavors Cookbook

Leche de Burra

Nicaraguan corn and cinnamon warm drink — a thick, sweet masa beverage made from fresh corn, milk, and warm spices.

Cuisine: Nicaragua

Ingredients

• 4 ears fresh corn, kernels scraped
• 1L milk
• 100g sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Blend corn kernels with half the milk until smooth.
2. Strain into a pot.
3. Add remaining milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring, 15-20 minutes until thickened.
5. Serve warm.