Creamy Maja Blanca

18 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine cornstarch and water (or fresh milk) in a bowl. Dissolve well until there are no lumps and set aside.
  2. 2Combine cornstarch and water (or fresh milk) in a bowl. Dissolve well until there are no lumps and set aside.
  3. 3Combine cornstarch and water (or fresh milk) in a bowl. Dissolve well until there are no lumps and set aside.
  4. 4Pour coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk into a large casserole or pan.
  5. 5Pour coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk into a large casserole or pan.
  6. 6Pour coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk into a large casserole or pan.
  7. 7Add cream corn and whole corn kernels to the mixture.
  8. 8Add cream corn and whole corn kernels to the mixture.
  9. 9Add cream corn and whole corn kernels to the mixture.
  10. 10Mix until all ingredients are well-combined.
  11. 11Mix until all ingredients are well-combined.
  12. 12Mix until all ingredients are well-combined.
  13. 13Taste the mixture and add sugar as needed, then mix well.
  14. 14Taste the mixture and add sugar as needed, then mix well.
  15. 15Taste the mixture and add sugar as needed, then mix well.
  16. 16Place the casserole on medium heat and cook until boiling, stirring constantly.
  17. 17Place the casserole on medium heat and cook until boiling, stirring constantly.
  18. 18Place the casserole on medium heat and cook until boiling, stirring constantly.
  19. 19Once boiling, lower the heat and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to cook the coconut milk, stirring occasionally.
  20. 20Once boiling, lower the heat and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to cook the coconut milk, stirring occasionally.
  21. 21Once boiling, lower the heat and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to cook the coconut milk, stirring occasionally.
  22. 22After 8 minutes, add the dissolved cornstarch to the mixture while stirring continuously.
  23. 23After 8 minutes, add the dissolved cornstarch to the mixture while stirring continuously.
  24. 24After 8 minutes, add the dissolved cornstarch to the mixture while stirring continuously.
  25. 25Continue stirring strongly and continuously on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and sticky.
  26. 26Continue stirring strongly and continuously on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and sticky.
  27. 27Continue stirring strongly and continuously on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and sticky.
  28. 28Transfer the maja blanca mixture to containers lined with banana leaves. Quickly level the mixture as it sets fast.
  29. 29Transfer the maja blanca mixture to containers lined with banana leaves. Quickly level the mixture as it sets fast.
  30. 30Transfer the maja blanca mixture to containers lined with banana leaves. Quickly level the mixture as it sets fast.
  31. 31Let it cool before adding toppings.
  32. 32Let it cool before adding toppings.
  33. 33Let it cool before adding toppings.
  34. 34Add grated cheese as topping.
  35. 35Add grated cheese as topping.
  36. 36Add grated cheese as topping.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Cornstarch
  • 2 cups Water or fresh milk
  • 2 cups Water or fresh milk
  • 2 cups Water or fresh milk
  • 4 cups Coconut milk
  • 4 cups Coconut milk
  • 4 cups Coconut milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Evaporated milk
  • 1 can Condensed milk
  • 1 can Condensed milk
  • 1 can Condensed milk
  • 1 can Cream corn
  • 1 can Cream corn
  • 1 can Cream corn
  • 1 cup Whole corn kernels
  • 1 cup Whole corn kernels
  • 1 cup Whole corn kernels
  • Sugar
  • Sugar
  • Sugar
  • Grated cheese
  • Grated cheese
  • Grated cheese

Equipment

Casserole or panWhiskSpoonContainersBanana leaves