Maja Maiz
This is maja cooked the easy way. Not the traditional maja blanca where the corn is grated, the mixture steamed, then served with oil made from fresh coconut cream. I’m just not into those too-difficult-things-to-make that the cook feels too tired when the dish is finally ready to serve. Perhaps, if I had half a dozen househelp. But that’s not my style either. I have one and she assists me in the kitchen but I still do the cooking.
To make this dessert, you may use either fresh coconut milk, canned coconut milk or even powdered coconut milk dissolved in water. The aroma will vary. Powdered coconut milk is much much more aromatic. Fresh coconut milk does not smell as sweet. I guess it’s really a matter of preference–fresh over preserved or less over more work.
If you opt to use fresh coconut milk, you’ll have to start with freshly grated mature coconut. In the Philippines, we call it niyog. Place the niyog in a glass bowl and add a cup of lukewarm water. Use as much or as little water, depending on how rich you want your coconut milk. Some people have low tolerance for it. With your hands, squeeze the niyog tightly to get the milk. Or, you can put the niyog in a piece of cheesecloth (katsa) then wring the cheesecloth to get the milk.
If you prefer powdered coconut milk, check the package for the correct proportions. Remember that you want coconut milk, not coconut cream.
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da best!
pati mga puti long kasama sa trabaho ay napadami ang tikim…hehehe.
salamat po for sharing these reipes, talent and skills esp helpful for cooking challenged like me:D
more power:)
I love corn but not really majablanca, but i surely like to try this one .. thanks for sharing ur recipe … muaaahhz
i like it, but still have to practice a bit more the finished product is not that nice looking cuz i under cooked it.::smile:
Try to put grated cheese on top to make it more attractive and more yummy.
i will try this today for my family…
d first time i made one,too soft(kulang sa cornstarch), d second time i did it, it was perfect..now i cant stop making more n sharing them w everybody!! tnx for the simple recipe..:grin:
I’ve been looking for Filipino dessert recipes and found this one. Some of the ingredients like coconut milk is hard to find since i have to go to a Filipino store which is a little far from my place. I got it on my first try and my friends love it and are requesting again for another one. Your site is a great help. Thanks a lot!!
do you have a recipe for pudding? i would love to try it.. thanks!
i do, brenda. mocha cinnamon raisin pudding if i remember correctly. try the search box or the “desserts” category.
Is it acceptable to use 2 cups of coconut milk rather than 1cup’s of coconut milk & water? Will it result to an imperfect maja blanca?
Pls reply as urgent as u can. Coz me & my Lola is planning to serve this, this Christmas Eve & Noche Buena. Im very sori for d disturbance. And thanks, if so, in advance. Thanks!
By d way, I’m Mich, 16yrs old. From San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines. Are u Filipino? Thanks again and Merry Christmas & Advance Happy New Year!
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Im very very SORRY po if i’m so intimidating, it’s juz that, it’s kinda a.s.a.p.
why not try using 2 cups of coconut milk and tell us what the result is, mich.
:grin:hi! i wanted to know how much condensed milk? i’m so excited to make this!
250 ml. pat. it’s specified in the recipe.
would really love to try this recipe. could you pls e-mail it to me at cacai1@hotmail.com Thank you very much!cacai
thankz 4 d recipe
didn’t get it right at d frst time
but at least i got some idea
ThankZ!!!
thanks for the recipe, my first try is PERFECT and yummmy and my husband really love it
OK SA LASA UNG RECIPE MO…………..IN FaIRNESS MASARAP……..IM MADE IT SUCCESSFUL…………..TNX.Tc n godbless!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i like maja maiz……but you can add langka much more become’s delicious and also gelatin to make to soft and melted in mouth….also cheese to add more taste!!!
thank you so much, coz i found you . . just finished my maja maiz but its too soft. i used Galapong coz i found the recipe to my old recipe book! you know i hate the taste . . errrr! i’ll try your recipe coz i think it’s yummy . . thanx in advance . . mwah!
same ba yan ng maja blanca? may corn din yun e. isa sa fave kakanin ko!
Ei, can you pls tell me kung mga ilang minutes ung pag stir before removing from the heat? para lang sure,, ok na ba kaht 10 minutes?
It’s not the length of time, Kaye, but the correct consistency. Only you can determine that depending on what kind of cookware you use and how hot the stove is.
Do you need to drain the canned corn ? Thanks.
You can’t drain cream-style corn, Len. Perhaps, you’re confusing it with sweet corn kernels?
Hi Ms.Connie. I followed ur cooking instructions except corn ( Instead of cream-style-corn, I bought the sweet corn kernels) and yeah ur right Ms connie it’s a little bit of confusing but guess what I made it perfectly! It’s so yummy Ms.Connie. Thank you very very much for sharing this Simple recipe and My family LOVES it. We love ur recipes & we really proud of you! you’re such a Good chef…Unending “Thank You”. because of you, I’m getting bigger and bigger…hahahahha….We love you,connie! That’s true ha!
hi please teach me’
do you cook carbonara
Hi Connie.. i tried this yesterday but i think i undercooked it.. it didn’t harden and was mushy.. but the taste was wonderful though.. have to try it next time.. i love your recipes, easy to make and sooo yummy.. thank you!
shiela, th brand/quality of the cornstarch is a factor too.
aahh.. maybe.. i used the local norwegian brand, couldn’t get filipino brands here… too bad.. but anyways thanks:)
as a single parent, this will “wow” my kids..
grabe gs2 kong matutong gumawa..kaso..natatakot ako bka kc pumalpak..e sayang naman ung mga magagamit kong ingredients…love ko tlga maja blanca haha
.wow!!sarap sna mkAkain aqo nyan…yamee!love u maja blanka..hehehe
Hi, how come there is no more printer friendly icon for the recipes. I would love to try your recipes but I only want to print just the ingredients and procedures without printing the ads, comments, etc..
Please have it back.
Thank you.