Sweet polenta (mbaipy he'ê) is a delicious Paraguayan tradition, an exquisite dessert made with cornmeal sweetened with cane or black honey. It is prepared by cooking a mixture of milk, cornmeal, honey, orange zest, and cinnamon, and served hot with a caramel sauce. An easy-to-enjoy treat at home.
Sweet polenta (mbaipy he'ê) combines the smoothness of milk with the sweetness of honey and the richness of caramel.
The citrus touch of orange zest and the aroma of cinnamon come together in a harmonious blend.
Perfect for enjoying on cool days with friends and family.
Sweet Polenta (mbaipy he'ê)
Ingredients
500 grams of Cornmeal
1 liter of Milk
1 cup of Cane or black honey
Orange zest
Ground cinnamon
1 pinch of Salt
½ cup of Sugar
¼ cup of Water
Preparation
Step 1 : First, prepare a caramel with sugar and water, letting it caramelize and setting it aside.
Step 2 : In a saucepan, place the milk and wait for it to start heating.
Step 3 : Then, gradually add the cornmeal while stirring constantly.
Step 4 : Next, stir in the honey, a pinch of salt, orange zest, and cinnamon into the mixture in the saucepan.
Step 5 : Mix well and cook for about 5 minutes.
Step 6 : Finally, serve the hot mixture, drizzled with the caramel sauce set aside earlier.
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