Turn Cornmeal

Name: Turn Cornmeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup fresh okra, sliced; 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stems green onions, chopped; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 fresh thyme sprigs; 1 tsp salt; 1 pepper scotch bonnet pepper, halved

A savory Caribbean dish where fine yellow cornmeal is slow cooked with coconut milk, okra, aromatic herbs, and spices until thick and smooth.

45 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

CaribbeanSideStovetopVegetarianGluten-FreeNut-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 cup fine yellow cornmeal
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup fresh okra, sliced
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stems green onions, chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 tsp salt
1 pepper scotch bonnet pepper, halved

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup coconut milk, 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup sliced fresh okra, 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 stems chopped green onions, 3 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1 pepper halved scotch bonnet pepper in a heavy pot over medium heat.
2

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
3

Remove scotch bonnet pepper and fresh thyme sprigs from the pot using tongs.
4

Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in 1 cup fine yellow cornmeal in a thin stream to avoid lumps.
5

Switch to a sturdy wooden spoon and turn the cornmeal continuously for 15 to 20 minutes until dense and pulled away from the pot sides.

Questions

Can I make Turn Cornmeal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Turn Cornmeal keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Turn Cornmeal?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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