Mazamorra colombiana (hominy and milk pudding with panela)
Soft corn kernels in warm cinnamon milk sweetened with panela, a humble Colombian comfort bowl made quick with tinned hominy.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.13 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 798kcal
- 165.7gcarbs
- 7.5gof which sugars
- 4gfat
- 2.1gsaturates
- 19.2gprotein
- 3.2gfibre
- 0.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the hominy, water and cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the kernels are soft and puffy.
20 min - 2
Mash about a third of the kernels roughly against the side of the pan with a potato masher. This thickens the pudding naturally.
- 3
Pour in the milk and add the panela, vanilla and salt. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring often so it does not catch, until creamy and slightly thick.
15 min - 4
Take out the cinnamon stick and taste. Add a little more panela if you like it sweeter.
- 5
Serve warm in bowls, with an extra splash of cold milk poured over. It also thickens and tastes good chilled.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
