Corn Grits Porridge

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Thoroughly rinse the corn grits until the water runs clear. Take the milk out of the refrigerator. Prepare a pot with a thick bottom and a lid, as well as serving plates.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Pour the milk into the pot, add the salt, and stir.

   TipBesides cow's milk, you can cook corn porridge in almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegetarian version of the dish.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Place the pot with milk on the heat slightly above medium.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Stirring the milk constantly, wait for it to come to a boil.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Pour the corn grits and sugar into the boiling milk, and mix everything well.

   TipIf the porridge is intended to be served with savory additions or as a side dish, do not add sugar or reduce its amount. In this case, you can increase the amount of salt to taste.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Reduce the heat under the pot to slightly below medium. Cook the porridge, stirring the grits constantly, for about 4-5 minutes.

   TipAdjust the thickness of the porridge to your liking by adding a little more or less milk, or diluting with water.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   When the grits have noticeably increased in size and thickened, turn off the heat under the pot and stir the porridge once more.

   TipFor sweet porridge, you can add vanilla sugar, ground cinnamon, or nutmeg at the end of cooking.

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Cover the pot with a lid and let the porridge stand in the warmth for 3-4 minutes.

   TipIf desired, place a piece of butter into the hot porridge.

9. 9

   Step 9

   

   Serve the corn grits porridge with apple jam and fresh berries.

   TipUnsweetened corn porridge can be served with slices of cheese, cottage cheese, sausages, or fried bacon.