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Canjica

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

133
Calories
6g
Protein
5g
Fat
15g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 4 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of green maize
  • 1 l of water
  • 500 g of sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 stick of cinnamon

Directions

1

Crush the maize with a mortar and pestle, then boil in water for a short while.

2

Extract the water using a fine mesh sieve, and to this water, add the sugar and the cinnamon and heat until the mixture reaches a consistency in which it forms drops ‘like a pearl’ when poured from height.

3

Leave to cool down.

4

Once cooled down, place on a low heat and mix in the eggs (which have been previously beaten) and cook until ready, stirring continuously.

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Recipe sourced from fandom

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