Haitian Mayi Moulin Recipe (Cornmeal)

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa flour adds protein while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while margarine is more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: onions

Chives are a healthier alternative, while onions are more budget-friendly.

Add oil to a pot.

Add apce to the pot and let it cook.

Add bean to the pot.

Add Maggie while the bean is frying.

Add some bean water to the pot.

Add thyme, cilantro, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Add butter for flavor.

Wash the cornmeal twice to remove the white stuff on top.

Transfer the washed cornmeal into the pot.

Cook the cornmeal for about 15 minutes.

Whisk the cornmeal to thicken it while stirring continuously.

Cook for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring to add enough oil to prevent burning.

Serve with avocado and sauce of choice.

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