Here’s a classic, budget-friendly comfort dish with just 3 ingredients—crispy outside, soft inside:
🍳 3-Ingredient Fried Cornmeal Mush
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the mush
- Bring water and salt to a boil.
- Slowly whisk in cornmeal to avoid lumps.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, for about 10–15 minutes until thick and smooth.
2. Set it
- Pour the cooked mixture into a greased dish or loaf pan.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for a few hours (or overnight) until firm.
3. Slice & fry
- Cut into slices.
- Fry in a pan (with a little oil or butter) over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
🌟 Serving ideas
- Sweet: drizzle with honey or sprinkle sugar
- Savory: serve with eggs, yogurt, or a pinch of chili flakes
- Breakfast-style: pair with tea ☕
🔥 Tips
- Keep stirring while cooking to prevent lumps
- Chill well before slicing—this helps it hold shape
- Use a nonstick pan for best crispiness
If you want, I can give you a cheesy version or a spicy desi twist using the same base recipe.