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Mercede's Sweet Or Savory Cornmeal Porridge Sweet or Savory Cornmeal Porridge I love porridges for breakfast, they are a warm and comforting way to start the day feeling nourished. This version is made with cornmeal, an ingredient that sometimes overlooked and mostly used to make cornbread — then left to become stale in the cupboard. Well, no more! What I like the most about this recipe is that is actually it has a very mild flavor for a perfect match with all kinds of savory or sweet toppings, definitely a winner for a very versatile and no fizz brunch, specially if gluten-free is your jam. Serving: 4 portions | Difficulty: easy | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 20 mins | Gluten-Free By Mercedes Golip ​ Ingredients: 2 cups water 2 cups skim milk (or vegetable milks for a vegan version) ½ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ fresh nutmeg to taste Topping ideas: • Savory: fried or soft boiled egg, sauteed mushrooms, hazelnuts, cheese and cilantro • Sweet: Cranberry sauce, fresh apples, maple syrup, hazelnuts ​ ​ Instructions: • Add 2 cups water and 2 cups coconut milk to a heavy large saucepan. Add salt and nutmeg. • Gradually add in the cornmeal, keep stirring with a wooden spoon to prevent any lumps. • Reduce the heat to low and cook until the mixture thickens, about 15 minutes, keep stirring during this time. • If too thick you can adjust the consistency adding more water or milk. • Top with youServe while still hot. Tips and tricks with cornmeal: If you purchased a package of cornmeal and now wonder what else to do with this ingredient: - ​ It’s a great substitute for breadcrumbs in crusts for vegetables and meat, specially fish - Use it instead of wheat flour to dust your baking pans, it actually creates a nice a crusty bottom for your pies and cakes - Coat the bottom of your pizza crust - Pancakes, here is a recipe I shared previously, also with farm-fresh ingredients ​ ​ - As a gluten-free thickener for creamy soups and stews - Muffings and cookies - Keep it fresh in the fridge .
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