Quinoa con Leche (Coconut and Pineapple Quinoa Pudding)

Peru Delights

Quinoa is so versatile that it can be prepared as a dessert too - such as Quinoa con Leche (Coconut and Pineapple Quinoa Pudding). This sweet dish has a different texture than what most are used to, but it is delicious and a very healthy alternative to rice. Enjoy!

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cup

quinoa, washed

2 1/2

cups

water

cinnamon sticks

cloves

lemon peel

pinch

salt

can

sweetened condensed milk

can

coconut milk

cups

pineapple, chopped

tablespoons

butter

tablespoons

sugar

1/2

teaspoon

powdered cinnamon

coconut meat, cut in small squares (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, cook quinoa with water, cinnamon stick, cloves, lemon peel, and salt, until quinoa is very soft and the water has evaporated (around 15-20 minutes since the water boils).

Step 2

Lower the heat. Add sweetened condensed milk, coconut milk, and continue cooking, stirring every now and then. It should have a creamy consistency.

Step 3

Turn off the heat, transfer the cooked quinoa to a container, sprinkle with powdered cinnamon, let cool, and put in the fridge - covered - until ready to serve.

Step 4

To cook the pineapple: in a sautée pan over high heat, melt the butter, add pineapple, cinnamon stick, and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes or until everything is juicy and looks cooked. Turn off the heat. Reserve the pineapple.

Step 5

To serve: In wine, champagne or martini glasses, pour a little quinoa, followed ve tablespoon of pineapple, and keep making layers.

Step 6

Finish with pineapple and garnish with squares of fresh coconut. Serve at once.

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Serving Size:

1 wine, champagne, or martini glass

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Total Time:

65 mins