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Thrifty and tummy filling, Cornmeal Mush makes a tasty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The following steps show how to make Polenta, which is a close cousin to Cornmeal Mush. Both dishes follow the same technique and steps for preparing this Cornmeal based dish.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups Cornmeal
Steps
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Place a saucepan on the stove top.
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Fetch a whisk, wooden spoon and a bowl.
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Add water to saucepan.
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Add salt.
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Bring water to a boil.
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Whisk Cornmeal into boiling water.
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Bring mixture to a slow boil, and cook until thickened.
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Lower the heat.
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Switch to the wooden spoon. Continue cooking until mixture thickens. Cook the mush over low heat at just a simmer. Be careful as the mush spatters and can burn tender skin.
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Spoon Cornmeal mush into a bowl while hot.
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Serve with maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar.Advertisement
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow many servings does this make?QamarTop AnswererThis recipe makes about 3 to 4 cups of cornmeal mush.
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QuestionCan I freeze cooked corn meal mush?Community AnswerYes, you can and should. Place leftover mush in a loaf pan and put into the fridge. When completely cold, slice and fry in oil and serve with maple syrup.
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QuestionHow long do I simmer the corn meal mush?QamarTop AnswererYou'll want to simmer it until it thickens, which will usually take 7-10 minutes over low heat.
Tips
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The major difference between Polenta and Cornmeal Mush is Polenta is usually made from a coarser grade of Cornmeal.Thanks
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To fry the Cornmeal mush, pour the cooked mush into a greased loaf pan. Let chill overnight. The next day, slice the cold mush into 1/2 to 1-inch slices. Fry in hot oil, about 1/4-inch of oil, until golden on both sides. Serve with favorite toppings.Thanks
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For Polenta, follow the same basic directions except add Parmesan cheese, or other favorite cheese, to taste. Serve hot with pasta sauce or Osso Buco. Fry Polenta using the same directions given for the Cornmeal Mush.Thanks
Warnings
- Use care when stirring the hot Cornmeal mixture. It splatters and can burn skin.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Saucepan
- Nonstick cooking spray, optional
References
- The Cornmeal Mush recipe is adapted from the Alber's Cornmeal box.
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