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Greetings #PlantPower(Vegan) community!

Corn has a history dating back thousands of years. Its kernels are widely used in various types of food, and because they are inexpensive, they are consumed as a food with many beneficial properties. Consuming corn provides several health benefits, including small amounts of vitamins such as vitamin B, magnesium, and potassium. It also contains antioxidants that help reduce cell damage, including vitamin C, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which promote vision and eye health.

In food, we find the soft kernels on the cob, which are used for cachapas and other dishes. Corn itself refers to the hard kernels, which must be toasted and ground before use. The grinding process should result in the finest possible kernels for better absorption by the body and to enhance the flavor.

This is where toasted corn flour comes in. With its characteristic smell and color, it's used to make the traditional Fororo (in Venezuela, it's often consumed slightly thick, and some even drink it). You can find it already ground and ready to use in various supermarkets and food stores. While some families still do the entire process of harvesting, shelling, toasting, and grinding the corn themselves, others buy whole corn and prepare it at home.

The preparation method is a matter of personal preference. While dairy milk is generally used, this version I'm sharing uses coconut milk for a vegan option. I consider it an original and very tasty result.

Para obtener la leche de coco, hay diferentes formas de hacerlo, el que aquí muestro es mi estilo y así lo he realizado en diversas ocasiones (cada quien tiene su forma de realizarlo y es válido porque la cocina se trata de crear).

Para obtener 2 tazas ½ de leche de coco se utilizó:

-1 taza ½ de coco rallado
-2 tazas ½ de agua

There are different ways to obtain coconut milk. The method I'm showing here is my own, and I've made it this way on several occasions (everyone has their own way of doing it, and that's perfectly fine because cooking is all about creativity).

To obtain 2 1/2 cups of coconut milk, the following was used:

-1 1/2 cups of shredded coconut
-2 1/2 cups of water

Procedimiento

Se lleva el agua al fuego y dejar hervir un momento antes de colocar el coco rallado. Retirar del fuego luego de 3 a 5 minutos de cocción. Dejar reposar un rato para luego llevarlo a la licuadora. Pasarlo por una tela si la tiene especial para este proceso, en este paso utilicé un colador muy fino.

Instructions

Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer briefly before adding the shredded coconut. Remove from heat after 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Let it rest for a while, then transfer it to a blender. Strain it through a fine-mesh sieve if you have one specifically for this process; in this step, I used a very fine sieve.

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Ya lista la leche de coco, vamos a utilizar lo siguiente:

-2 tazas ½ de leche de coco
-1 taza ½ de harina de maíz
-5 clavos de olor
-1 cucharadita de canela molida (puede utilizar en rama)
-1 cucharadita de vainilla
-2 cucharadas de azúcar morena

Once the coconut milk is ready, we will use the following:

• 2 1/2 cups coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups cornflour
• 5 cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (you can use a cinnamon stick)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Se lleva en la olla seleccionada la leche de coco a un fuego lento, se va incorporando las especies: clavo de olor, canela, vainilla. Se deja hervir un ratito para que el líquido se impregne de los olores y sabores de las especias utilizadas, màs el azùcar morena.

In the selected pot, heat the coconut milk over low heat, gradually adding the spices: cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla. Let it boil for a little while so that the liquid absorbs the smells and flavors of the spices used,plus the brown sugar.

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El último ingrediente a agregar es la harina de maíz tostada, removiendo constantemente a fuego lento hasta que tome la consistencia deseada. Si considera que está muy líquida puede colocar un poco más de harina de maíz, o si está muy espesa puede colocar un poco de agua o más leche de coco.

The last ingredient to add is the toasted cornmeal, stirring constantly over low heat until it reaches the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add a little more cornmeal; if it's too thick, add a little water or more coconut milk.

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Listo y servido el Fororo Vegano, con delicioso aroma a coco y las diferentes especias que se utilizaron dieron un toque de distinción, estas cantidades de ingredientes puede rendir tres raciones. Para adornar se usó un poco de semillas de ajonjolí para su presentación.

The Vegan Fororo is ready and served. With its delicious coconut aroma and distinctive spices, this recipe makes three servings. It was garnished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

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