Fried Cornmeal Mush
Cornmeal cooked into a thick porridge, set in a loaf tin, sliced and fried until crisp. Four servings in 25 minutes plus chilling.
Photograph credit: Cornmeal mush by David Orban · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
What Goes With It
- Fried egg
- Bacon
- Sausages
- Fresh fruit
How to Make Fried Cornmeal Mush
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Whisk the cornmeal, water and salt in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring.
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Lower the heat and cook for 12 minutes, stirring often, until very thick.
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Pour into a lined 900 g loaf tin, smooth the top and chill for at least 3 hours until firm.
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Turn out and cut into 8 slices. Fry in the oil over medium heat for 4 minutes per side until crisp and golden. Serve with the maple syrup.
A Few Notes
Whisk the cornmeal into cold water to prevent lumps.
Chill the mush completely before slicing.
Use a non-stick pan and let the crust form before turning.
Keeping What's Left
The set mush keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days before frying. Fried slices are best eaten straight away.
Common Questions
How long does Fried Cornmeal Mush take to make?
About 25 minutes of hands-on work — 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking — plus 3 hours of chilling, so allow 3 hours 25 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Fried Cornmeal Mush?
Whisk the cornmeal into cold water to prevent lumps. Chill the mush completely before slicing. Use a non-stick pan and let the crust form before turning.
What should I serve with Fried Cornmeal Mush?
Fried egg; Bacon; Sausages; Fresh fruit.
How should Fried Cornmeal Mush be stored?
The set mush keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days before frying. Fried slices are best eaten straight away.
Is Fried Cornmeal Mush suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Fried Cornmeal Mush?
About 252 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Fried Cornmeal Mush Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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