Panama

Chicheme


-1/2 lb of hominy (preferrably the broken one “trillado”)
-5 C. of water
-3 cinnamon sticks
-1.5 C. of evaporated milk
-1.5 C. of almond Milk
-1 tsp of vanilla extract
-1/2 - 1 C. of sugar (to taste)
-1/2 tsp of salt
-Fresh ground nutmeg for serving


1. Soak the hominy overnight in the fridge.
2. Cook the hominy with the water, cinnamon sticks, and salt, until the corn starts breaking apart, about 40 minutes to 1 hour. (add extra hot water if it dries up before the corn has softened up).
3. Let it cool off a bit, then add the sugar, milk and vanilla extract. Stir until sugar completely dissolves. Refrigerate for several hours.
4. Serve cold with fresh ground nutmeg, add more milk if you prefer a thinner drink.

Source: http://www.cocinerita.com/chicheme/