FunchiCornmeal Mush
A simple Curaçao staple made by cooking cornmeal until smooth, thick, and spoonable, then shaping it to serve. It is the classic partner for hearty stews and saucy fish dishes.
Prep
5m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 320gCornmeal
- 1lWater
- 10gSalt
- 40gSalted Butter
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot, then stir in the salt.
- 02
Whisk in the cornmeal gradually to keep lumps from forming.
- 03
Lower the heat and cook, stirring often, until the mixture is very thick and smooth.
- 04
Stir in the salted butter until fully melted and glossy.
- 05
Spoon into a bowl or mold, let it firm up briefly, then turn out and serve warm.
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