Cusnaca is an unconventional Nicaraguan dessert that combines cojotes and rice with onion and sugar, slowly cooked with milk to achieve a smooth and sweet texture. A unique gastronomic proposal worth trying.
To prepare Cusnaca, the ingredients are cooked with patience and love.
Sweet and spiced flavors are mixed, creating an extraordinary combination.
Served cold, it offers a delicious gastronomic experience.
Before you begin, we recommend as an alternative the delicious recipe from Pollo guisado con zanahorias y papas on a friendly site.
Cusnaca
Ingredients
30 Cojotes
½ cup of Rice
1 ½ cup of Milk
1 Small onion
2 tablespoons of Oil
1 cup of Panela
½ cup of Sugar
Cinnamon and pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : First, cook the cojotes and soak the rice for an hour.
Step 2 : Then, grind the cojotes with pepper and cinnamon, and strain with the help of milk.
Step 3 : Next, fry the onion and add the cojotes, panela, and sugar.
Step 4 : Add the rice and boil until a smooth consistency similar to cajeta is obtained.
Step 5 : Finally, serve the dessert cold in small plates as a delicious snack.
Step 6 : A perfect way to enjoy these unique flavors in a refreshing dessert!
If you liked this recipe, you’ll surely love the dishes at Costillas de res al horno or Carne al horno con papas from our recipe collections.
