Haitian Cornmeal With Spinach Recipes

15 - MINUTES MAIS MOULIN (CREAMY POLENTA / HAITIAN CORNMEAL)

Steps:

• In a small skillet, add the oil and cook the garlic for about 30 seconds or fragrant, then add tomatoes and the better than bouillon vegetable spread. Once soften, add the spinach in small batches. Cook until the spinach starts to wilt or until you reach your desired texture. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a small pan, bring the water to boil. Add the cornmeal and season with salt and pepper to taste, also add the better than bouillon vegetable spread. Stir. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the cheese. Stir. Serve warm with cooked spinach tomatoes.

HAITIAN CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• 1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the oil. When hot, add the onion, garlic, and tomato. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add the water and bring to a boil. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Stirring continuously to avoid lumps, cook to the consistency of oatmeal or mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sliced avocado.
• 3. 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ white onion, finely chopped 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium tomato, diced 3 cups water 1 cup corn meal 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley Salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Sliced avocado, for serving

HAITIAN CORNMEAL PORRIDGE (MAYI MOULEN)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, and sauté the onion and garlic until barely golden, about 6 minutes. Add 4 1/2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
• Pour in the cornmeal in a thin stream, stirring constantly, and add the parsley, thyme, salt and black pepper. Stir for a few minutes to avoid lumps.
• Lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the cornmeal is tender, with a soft but not runny consistency, 20 to 25 minutes. Adjust with more water or salt if necessary. Serve with sos pwa nwa and sliced avocados.