Chenchen [Video+Recipe] Dominican Cracked Corn Pilaf

Name: Chenchen [Video+Recipe] Dominican Cracked Corn Pilaf
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 cup chenchén ((coarse grind cracked corn) (see notes)); 1¾ cup evaporated milk ([400 ml]); 1¾ cup coconut milk ([400 ml]); 1 cups vegetable broth (unsalted); 2 tablespoon salted butter ((salted)); 2 clove garlic (peeled and lightly crushed); 1½ tablespoon salt (or to taste, divided); 2 tablespoon minced parsley (to garnish, optional)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:50min

Chenchén (Dominican cracked corn pilaf) originates from the southwest provinces of the Dominican Republic and is a delicious substitute for rice in our diet.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:31:43 GMT