Poudine Mais (Polenta Pudding) Recipe

Recipe Overview

Polenta Pudding or more precisely known as Poudine Mais in Mauritius is yet another famous sweet treat that Mauritians really relish for. It is easy to make as well as cheap, and often served as tea time snack for Mauritians.

Recipe Ingredients

225g Cornmeal
2 1/2 Cups Water
3/4 Cup 170g Sugar
3/4 Cup Milk Powder
2 Tbsp Vanilla Essence
Pinch of Yellow Food Colouring
2 Tbsp Instant Custard Powder
Sultanas / Dry Raisins (Optional)
Shredded of Coconut for topping

Instructions

Pour the cornmeal in a deep saucepan, add 2 1/2 cups of water, 3/4 cup of sugar and 3/4 cup of milk powder
Stir continuously on medium low heat
Add 2 tbsp of vanilla essence
Add a pinch of yellow food colour
Add 2 tbsp of instant custard powder
Add raisins (optional)
Stir constantly so that the mixture does not stick at the bottom of the pan and does not burn
Turn off the heat as the milk evaporates and the mixture thickens
Grease your tray or mould with butter
Pour in the mixture
Garnish shredded coconut
Refrigerate until the pudding is set
Cut into desired shapes

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Credits

Source: Cuisine Mauritian

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