Overview of Maja Blanca
I took some of the maja blanca to some Swiss friends and as usual they were curious. I was asked what it is and the nearest equivalent I could find is BLANCMANGE. I did explain that instead of milk I used coconut milk. They all love it.
Blancmange (bluh-MANHZH) is a pudding made of cornstarch, milk, vanilla, and sugar. Gelatin is substituted for the cornstarch. The mixture is poured into a mould, chilled and unmoulded. Served with sweet sauce or fresh fruit.
So I explained I used sweet corn and coconut cream and the conversation that afternoon was on Filipino food. And guess what they requested next time I visit them: spring rolls.
wowee sha you’ve elevated this humble snack into a work of art! yehey! day ang ganda ng plating..are those pomegranate seeds?! next time i’m going to put corn kernels in as well…
stel I already have order lined up: not joking…. yes I served this with toasted coconut and pomegranates the taste is so terrific….
YES russian spoons I am finding a way to frame them other than cooking I collect things related to food.
so chef sha, pwede order din ako? ^_^
*drooling*
This is one of my mother Adelfa’s (Home Economics Teacher)favorite easy and delicious cold desserts for the dry season. To push the taste of corn, add 1/4 cup of grated parmeggiano and a cup of all purpose cream together with the coconut milk.
I prepared this during my visit to my close friend Clemente Elnas (Zamboangita, Negros Oriental)in his work place outside GRA of Rome. It is a small villa at the top of the mountain in Campanagno owned by his 90 year old Firenze Italian prince who tasted and could not help to ask more servings for this corn dessert.