Mayi Moulin Ak Pwa Noir | Cornmeal With Black Beans| Episode 52

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.

Set the stove to medium-high heat.

Measure 4 teaspoons of olive oil and add it to the pan.

Add 1 tablespoon of Haitian spice to the oil and fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Add 1 1/2 cups of cooked black beans to the pan along with some water from the beans.

Pour in 1/2 can of coconut milk, then add parsley, thyme, and the Maggi Cube.

Add diced bell pepper and clove to the mixture.

Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to combine flavors.

Pour in enough water to make a total of 4 cups, using water from the beans if available.

Wait for the mixture to come to a boil.

Wash the cornmeal by adding water and stirring until the white pieces float to the top, then drain.

Once the water is boiling, scoop the cornmeal into the center of the pot quickly to avoid lumps.

Stir the cornmeal continuously to prevent lumps from forming, reducing heat to medium-low.

Let the cornmeal simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring constantly.

After 3 minutes, cover the pot and continue to check and stir to prevent lumps.

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