PoshoFirm Cornmeal Porridge
Ugandan posho is a firm maize-flour porridge served as a neutral accompaniment to stews and sauces.
Prep
10m
Cook
20m
Serves
4
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Ingredients
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Porridge
- 500gCorn Flour
- 1.6lWater
- 6gSalt
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a heavy pot.
- 02
Stir in the salt.
- 03
Sprinkle in the corn flour little by little, stirring constantly to keep the mixture smooth.
- 04
Reduce the heat to low and keep stirring until the porridge becomes thick and pulls away from the sides of the pot.
- 05
Cover and cook briefly, stirring once or twice, until the corn flour tastes fully cooked and the porridge is firm.
- 06
Shape and serve warm.
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