Funchi (Corn-Meal Mush)

Submitted by Chef Cristobal

"Funchi, the Antillean staple, is a simple corn-meal preparation."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups cold water
• 1 1⁄2 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1 tablespoon butter

directions

1. Mix in a heavy saucepan the cold water, cornmeal and salt.
2. Stir in the boiling water and the tablespoon of butter.
3. Bring to a brisk boil over high heat and cook for three minutes.
4. Continue cooking an additional three minutes, stirring the funchi vigorously with a wooden spoon or palu di funchi. When the mixture is very stiff and pulls away from the sides of the pan, remove from the fire. Turn out into a deep, well-buttered bowl and cover with a plate. Now shake the funchi down in the bowl, then invert it on a serving platter.
5. For a special Sunday breakfast fry sliced funchi in butter and serve with crisp bacon and scrambled eggs.

Reviews

[amydietrichmark]

Delicious and so easy! Thanks!

 

[bibliox]

I have looked for a recipe that would fry up nicely, which is my favorite way to serve it, with butter and maple syrup. This recipe is so easy, and really delicious. Thanks!