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Desserts Cooking Time : 35 minutes Recipe Servings : 4–6 Recipe Dificult : easy Flavour : Creamy — Creamy, sweet, rich, coconutty, comforting, and lightly chewy with juicy sweet corn and a silky coconut milk base. 0.00

Authentic Ginataang Mais Recipe | Filipino Sweet Corn Coconut Porridge

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Ginataang Mais is a traditional Filipino dessert made with sweet corn, glutinous rice, coconut milk, and sugar. This creamy and comforting delicacy is enjoyed throughout the Philippines as a snack, breakfast, or dessert, especially during cooler weather or rainy days. The rich coconut milk perfectly complements the natural sweetness of corn, while the glutinous rice adds a satisfyingly chewy texture. Easy to prepare and made with simple pantry ingredients, Ginataang Mais is a classic Filipino comfort food that's delicious served warm or chilled.

Cooking Method

Rinse the glutinous rice thoroughly.
In a saucepan, combine the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes until the rice is tender.
Add the sweet corn and cook for 5 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir well.
Add the sugar and salt, stirring until dissolved.
Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
Stir in the coconut cream, if using, and cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled, garnished with toasted coconut flakes and extra corn if desired.