Rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals, corn is a nutritious and versatile food that adapts easily to different daily preparations. With a striking flavor and unique texture, it transitions well between sweet and savory recipes, conquering the most diverse palates and making its presence felt in Brazilian culinary classics. In addition to practicality, the ingredient has the power to transform simple recipes into tasty preparations full of personality, making it a great option to vary the menu.
Next, check out 3 practical recipes with corn for afternoon coffee!
1. Creamy green corn cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups of green corn tea
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of milk tea
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 395 g of condensed milk
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon of chemical baking powder
- Butter for greasing
- Wheat flour for flouring
Preparation mode
No blenderadd the corn, eggs, condensed milk, milk and butter. Beat for about 3 minutes, or until you obtain a homogeneous and creamy mixture. Then add the cornmeal and beat again until completely incorporated into the dough. Lastly, add the chemical yeast and mix gently with a spoon or pulse quickly in the blender, just to incorporate.
Grease a mold with butter and flour it with wheat flour. Pour the dough and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes, or until the surface is golden and firm. Remove from the oven, wait for it to cool, unmold and serve.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup of green corn tea
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
- 1 cup of wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon of chemical baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of tea spinach sautéed and chopped
- 150 g crumbled feta cheese
- Butter for greasing
- Wheat flour for flouring
Preparation mode
In a blender, beat the corn, eggs, milk and olive oil until a homogeneous mixture is formed. Transfer to a bowl and add the wheat flour and salt, mixing well until you obtain a uniform dough. Add the spinach and stir to distribute it throughout the dough. Add the feta cheese and mix gently.
Lastly, add the chemical yeast and incorporate without over-beating. Pour the dough into a loaf pan greased with butter and floured with wheat flour. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for around 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden and firm. Remove from the oven, wait to cool slightly, unmold and serve in slices.
3. Green cornbread
Ingredients
- 2 cups of green corn tea
- 2 cups of tea Corn meal
- 1 cup of wheat flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 1 tablespoon of chemical baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- Cornmeal for sprinkling
Preparation mode
In a blender, beat the corn, eggs, milk, butter and sugar until you obtain a homogeneous mixture. Transfer to a bowl and add the cornmeal, wheat flour and salt, mixing well until a consistent and uniform dough forms. Lastly, add the chemical yeast and stir gently to combine.
Using a spoon, shape small portions of the dough and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper, leaving space between them. Sprinkle a little cornmeal over the cornbread to create a slight crunch on the surface. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, wait for it to cool and serve.