Creamy Maize Porridge (Printable Version)

Smooth, warming ground maize porridge ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup maize meal (cornmeal or polenta, medium or fine ground)

02 - 4 cups water or mixture of water and milk for creamier texture

03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

04 - 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for sweet version)

05 - 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)

01 - In a medium saucepan, bring the water (or water and milk mixture) to a boil.

02 - Stir in the salt. Gradually add the maize meal in a steady stream, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

03 - Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20-25 minutes until thickened and smooth.

04 - For a sweet version, add sugar and butter near the end of cooking, stirring until fully incorporated.

05 - Serve hot, plain or topped with honey, dried fruits, nuts, or additional butter as desired.

01 -

Its incredibly budget friendly yet feels nourishing and substantial
The base recipe works beautifully for both sweet breakfast bowls and savory dinner sides
One pot comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal hands on time

02 -

Never stop whisking while adding the maize meal or you will end up with stubborn lumps
The porridge thickens considerably as it cools, so remove it from heat while it still looks slightly looser than you want

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Rinse your saucepan immediately after serving, or the cooled porridge will stubbornly cling to the sides
Make a double batch and refrigerate portions, they reheat with a splash of water perfectly for busy mornings