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Cornmeal Mush with Molasses and Ginger

3.4

(4)

Ginger provides a nice contrast to the mellow flavor of the cornmeal. If you like, try this with a little low-fat or nonfat milk.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 cups nonfat milk
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix 1 1/2 cups water, cornmeal and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Mix in ginger. Gradually add milk and stir until mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cereal is thick and smooth, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.

    Step 2

    Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in molasses and brown sugar. Cover saucepan and let stand 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Spoon cereal into bowls and serve

TagsCornmealFlourGingerHerbs & SpicesMolassesMainBreakfastGluten FreeNut FreeVegetarianEasySimmerBon Appétit
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