Green Mamão Pudding in Thin Slices ("Candy from Espelhinho")

Grate the mamão with a knife and let it sit for a few hours to allow the milk to separate

Peel, remove the seeds, and slice the mamão into very fine strips

Use a vegetable peeler or the appropriate tool, as it's crucial that the slices are thin and uniform

Mix together the grated mamão, sugar, and cinnamon stick, and bring everything together over heat

Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the lid and let it cook vigorously until the slices become transparent

Do not allow them to become mushy

Let it cool and place it in a beautiful, crystal dish (if possible), as the vessel elevates the pudding's value

If the syrup becomes too runny, remove the mamão and let the syrup thicken slightly

NOTES: This 'caipira' pudding is recommended for serving to foreign guests, who are enchanted by its delicate appearance and flavor.