What is Pamonha?
was served at the Winter Festival of Junin, Pamonha is a Brazilian cooled corn paste. During the boiling process, the paste is traditionally packed in corn and then tied with a string. When the Pamonha is served, it is often with or around it, although the peel must not be eaten.
The name Pamonha comes from Tupi. It means sticky, which certainly describes this Brazilian food. In the whole country, corn paste is served along with food, such as a snack or food in itself, or as a dessert, depending on the type of flavored added. Traditionally, those who are sweet are served in the southern part of Brazil and those that are salty are most commonly found in central Brazil. The area of the coastal plains is known for their Pamonhas .
Foods and recipes Brazil were largely influenced by those immigrants from Portugal, Germany and Italy. The style of cooking northeastern and coastal areas where Pamonha was commonly found to be largely influenceNUT NOD MIES OF PORTUGALS AND AFRICIA. This fertile plain had many kinds of fresh products. The corn used for Pamonhas was the basic crop in the region. The recipe has evolved from the chefs of plantations who used locally available ingredients. Black beans and rice are the basic meal for this region and Pamonha is often served alongside.
To form Pamonha , a paste of corn and milk is made. During the cooking process, coconut milk, sugar or crushed coconut can be added to this paste to create a sweet taste. Cheese, sausage or peppers can be added for spicy taste. The paste is then a teaspoon for the peel. The skin is then safely folded and packed so that no water is cprosak during the cooking process. Pamonhas is then cooked for 45 minutes to an hour in boiling water.
Roadside Restaurants serving hot and fresh Pamonhas are commonly found in the northeastern region of the country. The steaming domestic Pamonhas is also served from cars along the roads throughout the region. Boiled in a house or a road restaurant, Pamonha is a favorite of many local people and many tourists.