Mais Moulin (haitian Style Fried Cornmeal)
Mais Moulin, also known as Haitian Style Fried Cornmeal, is a popular dish in Haitian cuisine. It is a simple yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 3 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cornmeal and water until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Add salt and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape each portion into a patty.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Carefully place the cornmeal patties in the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 2g
Supplies
Large bowl Pot Skillet
Tools
Spatula Paper towels
Serving suggestions
Serve Mais Moulin with a side of pikliz (Haitian spicy slaw) for an authentic Haitian meal.
Tips & tricks
For a crispy texture, refrigerate the cornmeal patties for 30 minutes before frying.
Cost
$5