Best Haitian Mayi Bouyi Recipe HOW TO BOIL CORN ON A COB

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.

Boil water in a large pot over medium heat.

Add salt to the boiling water.

Gradually whisk in cornmeal to prevent lumps.

Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Stir in butter until melted and well combined.

Add cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté scallions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Combine sautéed scallions with the cornmeal mixture.

Adjust seasoning with pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

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