Frangollo Canario

Frangollo Canario is a creamy and comforting dessert from the Canary Islands, made with cornmeal and flavored with almond and cinnamon. This Halal version is both delightful and satisfying, perfect for a sweet ending to any meal.

Ingredients

• Cornmeal - 50 grams
• Almond milk - 300 milliliters
• Sugar - 50 grams
• Cinnamon stick - 1 piece
• Lemon zest - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped almonds - 30 grams
• Raisins - 30 grams

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine the almond milk, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves.
2. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal to avoid lumps, and continue stirring to prevent sticking.
3. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon zest, vanilla extract, chopped almonds, and raisins.
5. Pour the mixture into serving dishes and let it cool to room temperature.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to set.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 50 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of energy from carbohydrates.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from almonds and raisins.

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