Name: Fried Cornmeal Mush (Standard)
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 21 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 cups Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

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A simple, comforting dish of cornmeal mush fried until golden brown and crispy. Perfect for breakfast or a side dish.

Total 35 min

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 4

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Mush
4 cups 950 mL Water
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
1 cup 120 g Yellow Cornmeal
Frying
2 tbsp 30 mL Vegetable Oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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Bring the Water and Salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Slowly whisk in the Cornmeal, reducing heat to low.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 20-25 minutes, or until the mush is thick and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
Pour the mush into a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Cut the chilled mush into 1-inch squares or desired shapes.
Heat the Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the mush in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.