Mais con Yelo
A sweet Filipino treat of sweet corn kernels in shaved ice and milk.
- 1 cupshaved ice
- ½ cupcorn kernels(sweet, canned or fresh)
- 3 tbspcondensed milk
- ½ cupevaporated milk(chilled)
- 2 tbspsugar(optional)
- 1Fill a glass with shaved ice.
- 2Add sweet corn kernels over the ice.
- 3Drizzle condensed milk generously.
- 4Pour chilled evaporated milk over top.
- 5Add sugar if desired and serve immediately.
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Mais con Yelo, Spanish for "corn with ice," is a Filipino cold dessert beverage that reflects the country's Spanish colonial history. This refreshing combination of sweet corn, shaved ice, milk, and sugar became popular as a street food and merienda (afternoon snack) treat. The drink showcases the Filipino preference for sweet, creamy desserts and represents the fusion of Spanish naming conventions with indigenous ingredients.
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