Canjica


   


Canjica is the white de-germed whole maize kernel. It is also the name for Brazilian sweet dish that is associated with the winter festivals (Festas Juninas).

The canjica dish is a porridge or corn mush made with canjica, the white de-germed whole maize kernel, cooked with milk, sugar and cinnamon until tender.



Canjica dish
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Dry Canjica kernels
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