Sweet Maize Porridge
A smooth sweet porridge made from maize meal cooked slowly in water until silky and comforting. Gently sweetened and lightly salted, it is a simple breakfast or modest dessert served warm.
Prep
10m
Cook
25m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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- 250gCornmeal
- 1.5lWater
- 60gWhite Sugar
- 2gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a pot at 100°C (212°F).
- 02
Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring constantly so the porridge stays smooth.
- 03
Cook over low heat at about 90°C (194°F), stirring often, until the maize is fully cooked and the porridge is smooth and thick.
- 04
Stir in the white sugar and salt and cook for a few more minutes.
- 05
Serve the porridge warm.
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