Panamanian Chicheme Recipe

Step 1

Check the bag to remove any pebbles or bad grains and wash them.

Step 2

Add the corn kernels to the pressure cooker along with a cinnamon stick. Add water until the grains are covered (approx 6 cups of water).

Step 3

Select the high pressure option, and cook for 35 minutes. It will take approximately 12 minutes to reach pressure.

Step 4

Once the time passes, wait 10 minutes for it to release pressure naturally and then move the valve to release the remaining pressure. Uncover and remove the cinnamon stick. Check that the grain is soft but not falling apart, use a spoon and press a grain if it falls apart with a little pressure it is ready.

Step 5

Add the ingredients one by one and mix between each ingredient (evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon powder), this ensures that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Once it cools down a bit, you can place it in a jar and put it in the fridge. Once it is cold, serve and drink. If you prefer you can eat it hot. To enjoy!

Step 7

Add the corn kernels to the slow cooker along with a cinnamon stick. Add water until the grains are covered (approx 6 cups of water).

Step 8

Select the "LOW" option, and cook for 8 hours.

Step 9

Once time passes, uncover and remove the cinnamon stick. Check that the grain is smooth but not falling apart. Use a spoon and press a grain if it falls apart with a little pressure it is ready.

Step 10

Add the ingredients one by one and mix between each ingredient (evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon powder), this ensures that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.

Step 11

Once it cools down a bit, you can place it in a jar and put it in the fridge. Once it is cold, serve and drink. If you prefer you can eat it hot. To enjoy!

Step 12

Add the corn kernels to the large pot along with a cinnamon stick. Add water until grains are covered (approx 6 cups water).

Step 13

Cook over medium heat for 1 hour. You must make sure that the water does not evaporate. The grain must always be covered with water. Every 15-20 minutes check that the pot has enough water. If needed, add more.

Step 14

Once time passes, uncover and remove the cinnamon stick. Check that the grain is soft but not falling apart, use a spoon and press a grain if it falls apart with a little pressure it is ready. Turn off the stove.

Step 15

Add the ingredients one by one and mix between each ingredient (evaporated milk, condensed milk, vanilla, nutmeg and cinnamon powder), this ensures that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.

Step 16

Once it cools down a bit, you can place it in a jar and put it in the fridge. Once it is cold, serve and drink. If you prefer you can eat it hot. To enjoy!