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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Drinks » Peto Costeño (dried Corn Drink)

    Peto Costeño (Dried Corn Drink)

    Apr 16, 2014 · Modified: Aug 10, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 12 Comments

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    Peto Costeño (Dried Corn Drink)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ pound white dried cracked corn
    • 8 cups of water
    • 3 cinnamon sticks
    • Sugar or grated panela to your taste
    • Milk for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Soak the dried corn overnight.
    • Rinse it well and place it a large pot with the water, cinnamon and sugar and cook over medium heat until the corn is soft, about 2 to 3 hours, stir occasionally, while adding more water if needed.
    • Add the milk and serve.
    Keyword Traditional Colombian
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    Peto Costeño (Dried Corn Drink)Pin

    El Peto Costeño is a traditional drink made with dried white corn from the Atlantic coast of Colombia. The recipe is very similar to Mazamorra Antioqueña. This drink is traditionally made by cooking dried corn with water, milk, cinnamon and panela or sugar, to make it taste sweeter. However, while visiting Cartagena a long time ago, I had Peto Costeño made with milk and coconut cream and it was delicious.

    This drink is traditionally served with lunch or dinner, and as a simple afternoon snack or dessert as well and can be served hot or cold. Peto Costeño is also a very popular street food in Colombia.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    1. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      April 17, 2014 at 3:22 pm

      5 stars
      I am always impressed with the original beverages you share that I never heard of, this one sounds like a winner, especially with coconut milk.

      Reply
    2. grace

      April 21, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      this is sort of like cornbread crumbled in milk, a favorite treat of mine!

      Reply
    3. Maria Eugenia

      April 23, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      OMG!!!! I LOVE PETO, I WAS SUPER EXCITED WHEN I SAW THE RECIPE WAS UP!!! I remember when my mom use to fly me out to Colombia for the summer break, and the Peto man would stop in front of my grandmother's house every single day for my Peto, i would hear his whistle a mile away hahaha. thank you Erica for posting the recipe.

      Reply
      • :^)

        October 08, 2016 at 10:50 pm

        5 stars
        Me too thanks

        Reply
    4. Anonymous

      January 22, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, I too thank you for posting this recipe. As a child, my mom used to take us to the entrance of the neighborhood movie theater to have have some peto. I remember that peculiar flavor that I'm hoping to find when I add the coconut cream.

      Reply
    5. Luis Garcia

      August 02, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      5 stars
      How much milk you use?

      Reply
    6. :^)

      October 08, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      5 stars
      Me too thanks

      Reply
    7. april moreno

      July 26, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      i love this it brings me back to my childhood. but quiestion h9w much milk do i add?

      Reply
    8. Paola

      September 23, 2020 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      Si uso el maiz en lata del pozo le me serviría????? Alguien sabe

      Reply
      • april moreno

        September 30, 2020 at 2:32 pm

        5 stars
        yo creo que si mi suegra uso ese y quedo bien.

        Reply
        • BerthaHelena

          May 13, 2021 at 11:22 am

          5 stars
          Si el mismo que los mexicanos usan para pozole
          “Hominy” es el exacto y queda súper deli.

          Reply
          • Paola

            May 15, 2021 at 2:13 pm

            5 stars
            Gracias

            Reply

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