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Banaha Bread

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • đź’§ 6 cups water
    • 4-6 handfuls corn shucks
    • 2 cups cornmeal
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil over medium to high heat.

2

Boil corn shucks for about 10 minutes. Remove carefully.

3

Strip a few shucks into strings. Tie two strings together to make longer strings.

4

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the dry ingredients.

5

Keep mixing and slowly add a little water until the mixture is firm enough to handle easily.

6

Form cornmeal mixture into 8 oval shaped balls about 3 inches long.

7

Wrap the balls in corn shucks and tie the ends closed with the corn shuck strings.

8

Gently put wrapped balls into the large pot of boiling water. The pot should be about 2/3 full of water. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 30-45 minutes over medium to high heat.

9

Remove corn shuck covering and serve hot.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

127

Calories

  • 3g
    Protein
  • 27g
    Carbs
  • 1g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Ensure the corn shuck strings are tied securely to keep the mixture intact during boiling.Serve the bread warm as a side dish to complement any meal.You can store any leftovers by wrapping them in fresh shucks and refrigerating.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.