Haitian Mayi Moulin Ak pwa | Haitian Cornmeal | Polenta

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.

Cook beans in water on medium-high heat for about an hour.

Drain the beans and set aside.

In a pot, add olive oil and brown the beans.

Add a pinch of salt to the beans to enhance flavor.

Add water from the cooked beans and 1 cup of coconut milk to the pot.

Stir in seasoned salt and Creole seasoning.

Add cornmeal to the mixture and stir continuously to prevent lumps.

Add butter and continue stirring to keep the mixture smooth.

Cover the pot occasionally to prevent burning while stirring.

Cooking Techniques

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