World Flavors Cookbook

Mazamorra Paraguaya

Paraguayan white corn porridge — kernels of locro corn slowly broken down in water until a thick, slightly sweet porridge forms.

Cuisine: Paraguay

Ingredients

• 500g dried locro corn (white hominy corn)
• 1.5L water
• 200g sugar or honey
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Milk to serve

Instructions

1. Soak corn overnight. Drain.
2. Bring to boil in fresh water with cinnamon.
3. Simmer very slowly 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. The corn kernels will split and the liquid thicken.
5. Add sugar.
6. Serve warm with cold milk poured over.