This is a basic cornmeal mush recipe for a very easy and versatile dish. You can eat it like hot cereal, or chill it and then fry it. This goes well with syrup as a breakfast dish, or with savory sauces and vegetables for dinner.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::10 mins
Servings::8
Ingredients
2 ½ cups water
1 ¼ cups cornmeal
½ teaspoon salt
Directions
Mix together water, cornmeal, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
Recipe Tips
If using as cereal, spoon mush into bowls and serve with milk and sugar, if desired.
If frying, pour mixture into a loaf pan and chill completely. Remove from the pan, cut into slices, and fry in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Serve with sauce of your choice.