Poudine Mais (Maize Pudding)
This yummy dessert is very easy to make and delicious. More precisely known as Poudine Maïs in Mauritius is yet another famous sweet treat that Mauritians really relish for.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups (225g) Cornmeal
- 2 ½ Cups (588ml) Water
- ¾ Cup (170g) Sugar
- ¾ Cup (95g) Milk Powder
- 2 Tbsp Vanilla Essence
- Pinch Yellow Food Colouring
- 2 Tbsp Instant Custard Powder
- ¼ Cup Sultanas / Raisins (Optional)
- Butter (for greasing)
- Shredded Coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- 1
Combine cornmeal and water in a pot and mix well.
- 2
Add sugar and milk powder, then mix well.
- 3
Cook on medium-low heat, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add vanilla essence and stir.
- 5
Add a pinch of yellow food colouring and stir.
- 6
Add instant custard powder and stir.
- 7
Add sultanas or raisins (optional) and stir.
- 8
Continue stirring until the mixture thickens.
- 9
Grease a tray or mould with butter.
- 10
Pour the thickened mixture into the greased tray and level it.
- 11
Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- 12
Allow to set and refrigerate before serving.
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Credits: Source: Cuisine Mauritian