CUSCUZ Romeu e Julieta!

BASIC CUSCUZ (The Base for Everything)

Ingredients

• 1 cup flaked cornmeal (flocão de milho)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp salt

How to Make

• Mix cornmeal, water, and salt in a bowl.
• Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until hydrated.

Cook:

• Microwave: 3–5 minutes, covered
• Steamer: 10–15 minutes over boiling water

A practical and delicious dessert, combining soft cuscuz with the bold flavors of cheese and guava.

You will need:

• 1 cup flaked cornmeal for cuscuz
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 200g Requeijão
• 200g guava paste, or cubed

How to make it:

• Mix cornmeal, milk, sugar, and salt. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
• Cook using microwave or steamer until soft.
• While warm, layer with cheese and guava cubes or paste.
• Cover for 1–2 minutes so the cheese melts slightly.
• Cover with more guava!

Sweet, creamy, and nostalgic — a classic Brazilian favorite made at home.