How to make a plain Haitian style Cornmeal (Mayi Moulin)

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until warm.

Add green onions and allow them to brown for flavor.

Add minced garlic and stir to avoid burning.

Pour in hot water from the faucet.

Add salt and stir, then taste for seasoning.

Wait for the water to come to a boil.

Remove browned onions from the pot.

Wash cornmeal three times before adding it to the boiling water.

Stir in the cornmeal gradually to prevent lumps.

Cover the pot and allow it to cook until the liquid reduces.

Stir the mixture and beat it with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes to achieve a creamy consistency.

Lower the heat and cover to finish cooking, checking for doneness by tasting the cornmeal.

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