Funchi (Corn-Meal Mush)
Category: Side Dishes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 cups corn-meal
- 1 tsp. salt Stir in:
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 tbs. butter
Directions
Mix in heavy saucepan:
- 1 1/4 cups cold water
- 1 1/2 cups corn-meal
- 1 tsp. salt Stir in:
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 tbs. butter
Bring to a brisk boil over high heat and cook for three minutes. Continue cooking an additional three minutes, stirring the funchi vigorously with a wooden spoon or palu di funchi. When the mixture is very stiff and pulls away from the sides of the pan, remove from the fire. Turn out in to a deep, well-buttered bowl and cover with a plate. Now shake the funchi down in the bowl, then invert it on a serving platter. For a special Sunday breakfast fry sliced funchi in butter and serve with crisp bacon and scrambled eggs.