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

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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.

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Questions

How long does Turn Cornmeal take?

As written, 45 minutes: 15 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (20 minutes): "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."

Is there a substitute for Scotch bonnet in Turn Cornmeal?

The entry for Turn Cornmeal calls for 1 pepper scotch bonnet pepper, halved. In its place: Habanero has the same heat and a similar fruitiness. For much less heat, use a jalapeno and a strip of orange bell pepper.

Can I make Turn Cornmeal less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Turn Cornmeal comes from 1 pepper scotch bonnet pepper, halved. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the scotch bonnet, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Turn Cornmeal dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Turn Cornmeal 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 do I store and reheat Turn Cornmeal?

Refrigerate what is left of Turn Cornmeal within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

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