Corn Rice

A traditional Costa Rican breakfast essential in every Guanacastecan home. Soft, creamy and full of genuine corn flavor.

Ingredients

• • 1 package (500 g) Don Chani Special Corn for Corn Rice
• • 8 cups water
• • 1½ tsp salt
• • 1 cup whole milk
• • Sour cream to taste
• • Sugar to taste (optional)

Preparation

1. 1

   Wash the corn rice in plenty of cold water, rubbing with your hands until water runs completely clear.

2. 2

   In a large pot, place washed corn with 8 cups cold water and salt. Bring to high heat.

3. 3

   When boiling, reduce to medium and cook covered for 35–40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Check texture: grains should be soft but whole.

5. 5

   When ready, add 1 cup milk, stir well and cook 5 more minutes on low heat.

6. 6

   Serve hot in bowls. Accompany with sour cream and sugar to taste.