June festival foods: learn 6 delicious recipes!

The new year has just begun and June is still far away, but many can't wait to try the delicious festive foods. 

In these celebrations, we all know the classic elements that make up the arraiá atmosphere, such as: square dances, flags, games, straw hats, shirts, chess and, of course, the banquet!

Do you want to celebrate your family's June festival in style? So, discover 6 delicious recipes, unmissable during the event. Check out!

Festa Junina Foods: Canjica

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of salted peanut tea
• 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring 
• 2 cups of corn tea for hominy
• 1 liter of water
• 3 cups of milk tea
• 1 can of condensed milk
• Cinnamon powder to taste

Method of preparation:

Leave her hominy Soak for 3 hours, drain the water and place in a large pan or pressure cooker. Add 1 liter of water and cook until the corn softens. 

Open the pan and add the milk, condensed milk and the aroma of vanilla. 

The salted peanuts must be crushed in a food processor, or blender, and then placed next to the hominy. 

Add the cinnamon powder to taste and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring constantly. 

This dish can be served hot or chilled.

Curau

Ingredients

• 4 grated ears of corn
• 1 cup of water
• 2 cups of whole milk
• ¹/² tablespoon of butter
• 1 can of condensed milk 395g
• Sprinkle with cinnamon powder.

Method of preparation

Blend the corn with water in a blender.

Sift and set aside. 

Place the corn, milk and butter in a pan and cook. Stir until you get a thick cream. 

Add condensed milk and cook for another 5 minutes. 

In a dish, pour and sprinkle the cinnamon powder. 

It can be served cold or iced.

Pé de Moleque Condensed Milk Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup skinless and roasted peanuts
• 1 can of condensed milk 395g

Method of preparation

Mix the sugar and peanuts in a pan and place over low heat. Stir until the sugar caramelizes, without letting it darken. 

Add the condensed milk and stir with a long-handled spoon for approximately 15 minutes, or until the dough comes away from the bottom of the pan. 

With the butter, grease a smooth marble surface or baking tray. Pour the mixture and, using a spatula or rolling pin, level it. After cooling, cut into diamonds.

Corn cake

Ingredients

• 4 ears of green corn
• ¹/² cup of water
• ¹/² cup of oil
• 1 can of condensed milk 395g
• 3 eggs
• 1 ¹/² cup of wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¹/² tablespoon icing sugar 

Method of preparation

Separate the corn kernels, cutting them close to the cob. 

Blend the corn with water in a blender.

Sift and return the creamed corn to the blender. Add the oil, condensed milk and eggs and beat again.

Pour this mixture into a container, add the wheat flour, baking powder and mix well. 

Place the dough in a round shape with a central hole measuring 20 cm in diameter. Bake at 200°C, preheated, for approximately 40 minutes.

After it is warm, just remove it from the mold, sprinkle with icing sugar and serve.

Festa Junina Foods Arroz-doce

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice tea
• 3 cups of milk tea
• 2 teacups of water
• ⅓ cup of sugar
• Half a can of condensed milk
• 1 orange peel
• 1 raw cinnamon
• 3 cloves
• 1 pinch of salt
• Cinnamon powder to taste

Method of preparation

Wash the orange peel under running water and then dry.

Cut the orange peel into strips using a vegetable peeler or knife. Be careful not to extract the white part, the recipe could be bitter. 

Mix the milk, water, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan.

Add the rice, orange peel strips, cinnamon and cloves. Place over high heat and stir until it boils. 

Reduce the heat and let it cook for another 20 minutes, stirring until the grains are soft. At this point, the preparation should still contain plenty of water, as the grains continue to absorb the broth as they cool. 

Add the condensed milk and cook for another 5 minutes until creamy. 

In a bowl, transfer the sweet rice and cover with cling film.

Before putting it in the fridge, let it cool. This will make the rice pudding creamier when it cools. 

Sprinkle with cinnamon powder when serving.

Queijadinha

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 2 cans of condensed milk 395g
• 100 g of butter
• 5 tablespoons of wheat flour
• 1 cup grated semi-cured cheese
• 200g grated dry coconut

Syrup

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup of water

Method of preparation

Pass the yolks through a sieve into a container, add the egg whites and beat with a whisk for approximately 30 seconds. 

Add the condensed milk and butter, mix and gradually add the wheat flour, cheese and coconut. Stir until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. 

Place paper cups inside the pie molds. 

Place the dough and bake at 200°C, preheated, for approximately 35 minutes or until golden and set aside.

Syrup

Mix the sugar with the water in a pan and heat over low heat, without stirring. Let it thicken until it reaches a fine point. Pour over the cheesecakes and serve.

Conclusion

With this list of June festival foods, there will be no shortage of delicious recipes to serve your guests. 

How about continuing planning the party? After enjoying the perfect meal, simply decorate the space, create exquisite outfits and celebrate.

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