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Labouyi Farine Maiz (Corn Flour Porridge)
Recipes
Labouyi Farine Maiz (Corn Flour Porridge)
4 servings
40 minutes total

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water, divided
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anise
  • 2 cups corn flour
  • 1 lime, for zest
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps

    1. Place 1 cup water in large saucepan. Add sugar, salt, vanilla, cinnamon sticks, and star anise; bring to a boil on medium-high, stirring occasionally. Place remaining 1 cup water in medium bowl; add corn flour and whisk to form smooth paste.
    2. Reduce heat to low. Add corn flour paste slowly to sugar mixture; cook 15 minutes, whisking occasionally. Zest lime (1 teaspoon).
    3. Add milk, butter, and zest to pan; cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and smooth. Remove cinnamon sticks and star anise; let stand 10 minutes to cool before serving.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 450, Total Fat 12g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 30mg, Sodium 380mg, Total Carb 79g, Fiber 4g, Total Sugar 34g, (Incl. 25g Added Sugars), Protein 10g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 20%, Iron 10%, Potassium 10%