Maja Blanca Food

MAJA BLANCA

Steps:

• Bring 2 cups coconut milk to a boil; stir constantly until oil begins to separate from the milk, about 30 minutes. Skim and reserve oil in a bowl. Reduce heat to medium-low and add 3 tablespoons sugar to remaining milk. Continue to cook and stir until milk becomes brown and crumbly, about 30 minutes more. Remove latik from heat.
• Grease an 8-inch mold or pie dish with reserved coconut oil.
• Heat remaining 2 cups coconut milk, cream-style corn, cornstarch, 1/2 cup sugar, and corn kernels in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour corn mixture into prepared mold. Cool until maja blanca is set.
• Cover mold with a plate and invert maja blanca onto the plate. Slice maja blanca and sprinkle with latik.

MAJA BLANCA (COCONUT PUDDING)

Steps:

• Butter an 8-inch baking dish or pie pan, and set aside. Mix 1/2 cup of water with the cornstarch in a bowl, and stir until smooth.
• Combine the coconut milk, 3/4 cup of water, and sugar in a saucepan over low heat, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a boil, add the corn kernels, and then stir in the cornstarch mixture, stirring quickly to avoid lumps as it becomes very thick. Bring the mixture back to a boil, and simmer until fully thickened and smooth, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Pour the maja blanca into the prepared dish, and set aside to cool until firm, about 2 hours.
• Place the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat, and stir to toast. Watch them carefully so they don't burn. Remove the toasted coconut flakes to a bowl, let cool, and sprinkle over the pudding before serving.

MAJA BLANCA (CREAMY MILK PUDDING)

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, bring the coconut milk to a soft boil over medium heat.
• When the coconut milk is starting to boil, add the condensed milk and sugar. Stir the mixture until it is well blended. Let it simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
• In a separate bowl, mix the fresh milk and cornstarch together. Stir until the milk and cornstarch are well blended.
• After 8-10 minutes of simmering,slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the coconut milk mixture while continuously stirring the mixture.
• When it is well blended,add the corn kernels, if desired.
• Continue to stir the mixture over medium heat until you reach your desired consistency.
• Pour in to an aluminum tray or any container of your choice. Greasing the container slightly with butter is optional.
• Top it with coconut flakes.
• Let it cool for at least an hour before slicing.

MAJA BLANCA (FILIPINO WHITE PUDDING)

Steps:

• Lightly grease an 8" square or round pan with vegetable oil and set aside.
• In a non-stick pan over medium heat, bring coconut milk and sugar to a gentle boil, blending well.
• In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water throughly until smooth. Slowly add this mixture, stirring fast until thickened (about 2-4 minutes) and fully cooked. Make sure to stir continuously or it may scorch on the bottom.
• Transfer into the prepared pan and let cool until firmly set. Slice diagonally into serving pieces.Sprinkle toasted coconut topping on maja just before eating to retain the crunch.