Let's do Majarete [Holy Weeek Recipe] ESP/ENG

Join me in preparing a delicious Venezuelan Majarete. For those who don't know, a majarete is a Caribbean dessert enjoyed in countries like the Dominican Republic and Venezuela, but here in Venezuela it's more common to eat it during Holy Week, along with coconut rice. If you want to learn how to make it, take note because we're about to begin the recipe! 🤗

Acompáñame a preparar un delicioso Majarete venezolano, para quienes no lo sepan un majarete es un postre caribeño que se consume en paises como Republica Dominicana y Venezuela, pero aquí en Venezuela es más común consumirlo durante época de Semana Santa, al igual que el arroz con coco. Si quieres aprender a prepararlo toma nota porque ya mismo empezamos con la receta 🤗

The first thing we need to do is extract the water from the coconut, and then we'll extract the pulp. At first, it might seem like a complicated process, but it really isn't. It's simply a matter of piercing one of the indentations that coconuts usually have, using a sharp, pointed object. You can use the water in this recipe or save it for another time (it's rich in electrolytes and therefore an excellent hydrator for the body).

To extract the flesh, simply place the coconut directly over a flame to weaken the shell, then throw it forcefully against the floor and the shell will split in half. Finally, use a spoon to scoop out the flesh.

Place the chopped coconut, liter of water, 350 grams of sugar, and powdered milk in a blender, then blend the mixture. If you want to use the reserved coconut water, you can add it now.

Then pour the blender mixture into a large pot, add the cornmeal and stir the mixture well with a whisk, until the cornmeal is dissolved as much as possible.

Now take the pot to the stove and turn on the heat. It should be a low heat so the mixture cooks slowly. Then add a few cloves and stir constantly. It's important not to stop stirring at any point; continue stirring until you notice the mixture is quite thick. The cloves will give it a delicious flavor and aroma, and you don't need to remove them yet; you can do that once the majarete is ready.

Once the mixture has thickened sufficiently, turn off the heat and pour it into the serving dish, such as a cake pan or a baking dish. There's no need to grease it since we won't be unmolding it. Finally, add ground cinnamon to taste, sprinkling it over the entire surface, and wait for it to cool. Once cool, the majarete will have hardened enough to cut into portions.

Okay, it cools down really fast, so it's a delicious dessert, super easy to make and perfect for any occasion like breakfast or snacks.

Thank you all so much for reading my post! I hope you enjoyed the recipe and that you'll try it out and share it with your friends. I'll say goodbye for now, but I'm sending you virtual kisses and hugs!