Cocoloşi cooking on a grillThis is alist of maize dishes , in whichmaize (corn) is used as a primary ingredient. Additionally, some foods and beverages that are prepared with maize are listed.
Corn can beprocessed into an intermediate form to be cooked further. These processes includedrying ,milling , andnixtamalization .
Boota copassa , aChickasaw word meaning 'cold flour'. It consists of parched and poundedzea (maize) before it reaches maturity.[ 1] A small quantity of meal is thrown into cold water, where it boils and swells as much as common meal boiled over fire.[ 1] Cornmeal – Meal (coarse flour) ground from dried maizeCorn oil – Oil from the seeds of cornCorn starch – Starch powder derived from corn (maize) grainCorn steep liquor – By-product of corn wet-millingCorn syrup – Syrup made from corn used as food additiveMasa – Corn dough used in Latin American dishesMielie-meal – Coarse maize flour, mainly used in AfricaPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Samp – Preparation of dried corn from Africa Soups, stews, and porridge[ edit ] Corn, in the form ofcornmeal or kernels of freshsweet corn , can beboiled orstewed .
Akple – Staple food of GhanaAmiwo – Beninese porridgeBanku – Staple food of GhanaBulz – Romanian dish of roasted polenta and cheeseCanjica – Variety of corn typical of Brazilian cuisineCocoloși – Romanian dish of grilled corn porridgeCorn chowder – Creamy corn soup from the United StatesCorn crab soup – Chinese soup of corn and crab meatCorn pudding – Thick stewed corn dish from the Southern United StatesCorn soup – Soup made with cornCorn stew – Thick stew made with maizeCou-cou – Caribbean dish of cornmeal and okraFunche – Puerto Rican cornmeal porridgeCreamed corn – American corn dish with thick, soupy consistencyFufu – Dough-like food in African cuisineGinataang mais – Filipino sweet corn and rice gruelGrits – Porridge of boiled cornmealHasty pudding – Type of pudding or porridgeKačamak – Maize porridge from the BalkansKānga pirau – Māori dish made of stepped fermented kernels, from New ZealandMămăligă – Traditional dish from yellow maize flourMămăligă în pături – Romanian layered dishMămăligă with milk (usually, of cow, but also of sheep or goat), as the first course, and mămăligă with cheese and sour cream (or yoghurt), with a touch of salt (if preferred), as the second course – Romanian dishes for the poor, served usually on Friday and at lunch Mush – Boiled cornmeal puddingOgi (food) – Cereal pudding in NigeriaPashofa – Chickasaw or Choctaw white corn soupPatasca - Peruvian hominy and meat soup Polenta – Italian porridge, usually of cornmealPozole – Mexican hominy and meat soupSagamite – American stewSuccotash – Traditional American foodSuam na mais – Filipino corn soup with pork or shrimpUgali – Type of maize meal made in AfricaXarém – Portuguese corn meal soupCreamed corn is a
soup or
sauce made by pulping the corn kernels and collecting the milky residue from the corn.
Corn pudding is prepared from stewed corn, water, any of various thickening agents, and optional additional flavoring or texturing ingredients.
Sweet corn is a principle ingredient of
succotash Ugali (top), also known as
pap , with cooked cabbage and vegetables
Tamales and related [ edit ] Tamales are a dish ofnixtamalized maize that is ground, wrapped in acorn husk , and steamed.Tamales originated inMesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC.[ 2] There are many regional variants and related dishes.
Acaçá – Maize dish in BrazilTamal – Traditional Mesoamerican dishPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Binaki – Filipino corn tamaleGuanime – Puerto Rican dishHallaca – Dish from VenezuelaHumita – Pre-Hispanic steamed corn dishNacatamal – Nicaraguan nixtamalized corn dishPamonha – Traditional Brazilian foodPasteles – Caribbean and Latin American dishBaked and steamedbreads andcakes can be made using corn, often as aflour .
Arepa – Ground maize flatbreadBollo – Latin-American corn bunBolo de fubá – Brazilian maize flour cakeBroa – Type of breadCachapa – Corn pancake from VenezuelaChipa guasu – Paraguayan savory corn cakeCobu – Brazilian dessertCorn cookie – Baked good made from corn, often sweetCorn tortilla – Unleavened flatbread made from nixtamalized maizeCornbread – American bread made with cornmealGordita – Mexican dish of masa stuffed with cheese, meat, or other fillingsHuarache (food) – Mexican maize dishJohnnycake – American cornmeal flatbreadMakki di roti – Cornmeal flatbread from South AsiaPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Mălai dulce AKA pollenta orange cake – traditionalRomanian corn cake and dessert, from the Transylvania region Manuê – Varieties of Brazilian cakesPastel de choclo – Traditional South American corn dishPiki – Hopi cornmeal breadProja – Type of cornbreadPupusa – Central American dishSloosh – Variety of cornbread popular during the American Civil WarSope – Traditional Mexican dishSopa paraguaya – Traditional food in Paraguayan cuisineSpoonbread – Cornmeal pudding from the Southern United StatesTalo – Unleavened maize flatbread from Basque CountryTotopo – Oaxacan nixtamalized corn flatbreadWotou – Northern Chinese steamed cornmeal breadCorn tortillas are used to prepare many other dishes.
Enchiladas – Corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a saucePages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Nachos – Tortilla chip dishPanuchos – Tortilla dish from the Yucatán peninsulaPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Quesadillas – Mexican dish of tortillas with melted cheeseSalbutes – Tortilla dish from the Yucatán peninsulaPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Taco – Mexican filled tortilla dishTaquito – Mexican dishTortilla chip – Snack food made from corn tortillasPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Tostada – Flat or bowl-shaped tortilla that is deep-fried or toasted
Assortedfried snacks and otherfritters are made from corn or cornmeal.
Battered sausage – Savoury fried meat dish from Britain and IrelandCorn fritter – Fried cakes of maize doughCorn chip – Snack food made from cornmealPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Corn dog – Deep-fried, corn-battered hot dog on a stickCorn nut – Snack made from corn kernelsCornick – Filipino deep-fried crunchy corn snackHushpuppy – Deep-fried savory food made from cornmeal batterMilho frito – Portuguese fried cornmeal dishSorullos – Puerto Rican fried cornmeal dishCornick from the Philippines is soaked for three days before deep-frying.
Alivenci – Traditional Moldavian custart tartBinatog – Filipino boiled corn dessertConkies – Steamed Caribbean corn dishPages displaying short descriptions of redirect targets Corn cheese – South Korean cuisineCorn flakes – Type of breakfast cerealCorn on the cob – Whole sweet corn, consumed as foodCorn relish Corn sauce Esquites – Corn-based Mexican street food dishGofio – Toasted flour from the Canary IslandsGrontol – traditional meal fromCentral Java area ofIndonesia made from boiled corn kernels that have been soaked overnight, and mixed with steamed grated coconut. Hominy – Food item consisting of dried nixtamalized cornKenkey – Ground maize dumpling from West AfricaKuymak – Dish of cornmeal and cheeseMaíz con hielo – Sweet snack from the Philippines made of corn kernels and shaved ice.Maja maíz – Filipino pudding of coconut milk and cornstarchMaque choux – Creole vegetable braiseMote – Corn kernels boiled in limePinole – Roasted ground maize mixed with other powdered foodstuffsPopcorn – Type of corn kernel which expands and puffs upon heatingSuccotash – Traditional American foodCorn can befermented intoalcoholic drinks ,infused as atisane , or ground and used to thicken drinks.
Atole – Mesoamerican hot corn beverageBourbon whiskey – American whiskeyCauim – Prehispanic Brazilian alcoholic beverageChampurrado – Mexican chocolate beverageChicha – Beverage from prehispanic Latin America[ 3] Chicha de jora – Prehispanic corn beer from PeruChicha morada – Prehispanic corn beverage from PeruColada morada – Purple hot corn beverage from EcuadorCorn beer – Beer style made from cornCorn tea – Korean grain tea made from maizeCorn whiskey – American liquor made from cornMazamorra – Dish from Spain and Hispanic AmericaPinolillo – Nicaraguan corn and cacao beveragePozol – Fermented prehispanic corn beverageTejate – Maize and cacao beverage from OaxacaTejuino – Corn-based fermented beverage from Jalisco, MexicoTesgüino – Corn-based beer central to culture of Tarahumara Indians of MexicoChicha morada being prepared in
Peru : unfermented chicha made from purple maize and boiled with pineapple and spices
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