Cornmeal porridge and fried dumplings

Directions

  1. 1Sift together flour, baking powder, cornmeal, sugar, and salt into a large bowl.
  2. 2Add butter and mix with your hands.
  3. 3Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  4. 4Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the dough rest.
  5. 5Pour milk into a pot and bring to a simmer.
  6. 6While milk is heating, mix cornmeal with water in a separate bowl to create a slurry.
  7. 7Add the cornmeal slurry to the simmering milk and stir continuously until it thickens.
  8. 8Cover the pot and let the porridge cook for a few minutes.
  9. 9Divide the dough into small, equal pieces and flatten them into discs.
  10. 10Heat oil in a pan and fry the flattened dough pieces until golden brown on both sides.
  11. 11Remove fried dumplings and place them on a rack to drain excess oil.
  12. 12Season the porridge with a pinch of salt and cinnamon powder.
  13. 13Stir the seasonings into the porridge until well combined.
  14. 14Serve the porridge hot in a bowl, accompanied by the fried dumplings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 2 cups milk
  • 0.25 cup cornmeal
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 dash cinnamon powder

Equipment

strainerbowlpotpanwooden spoon