cornmeal mush

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8 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Jun 23, 2018

Cornmeal mush is well-liked as a down-home Amish comfort food. It can be served fried, or even -for those who can't wait - in a bowl as hot cereal with sugar and milk. This version is from Lizzie's Amish Cookbook.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 4 Hr 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • - oil for frying

How To Make cornmeal mush

  • Step 1
    Stir cornmeal and salt into water in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Step 2
    Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Pour into loaf pan and chill at least 4 hrs or overnight.
  • Step 4
    Unmold and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Step 5
    Heat oil in skillet and fry slices until they are golden brown and have crispy edges. Flip to finish both sides.
  • Step 6
    Cook time includes cooling time. Can be served sweet with syrup or savory with ketchup!

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Keyword: #polenta
Keyword: #amish
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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