Jamaican corn asham recipe
January 29, 2015
Asham comes from the African 'Twi' word for 'parched, ground corn'. I heard it was more popular in years gone-by. Asham is made by shelling dry corn kernels (seeds) from the cob (corn stick)
Ingredients
2 cups dry corn kernels (seeds)
1 deep thick- bottomed pot
Brown sugar to taste
Mortar and pestle
Method
Parch the corn kernels by placing the pot to be hot over medium heat, then add the kernels to the hot pot. Use a large spoon to stir the kernels occasionally. Remove from heat when the kernels change colour to dark-brown.
Place the parched corn kernels in a mortar using the pestle to pound it until it is similar to sand. Sift into a dry bowl then stir in the sugar. Store in an air-tight plastic container.
How it is eaten
Use a spoon to scoop some of the asham in the palm of your hand, use the tip of your tongue to lick it.
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