Fried Mush
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Fried Mush
Description
Fried Mush starts by cooking a mixture of water, milk, cornmeal, and salt until thickened into a smooth, creamy consistency. This mixture is poured into a loaf pan and allowed to cool and firm up overnight in the refrigerator. After chilling, the firm cornmeal loaf is sliced into thin pieces, often cut further into smaller portions to cook more quickly.
The slices are then fried in butter over medium heat until they develop a golden, crispy crust on each side while maintaining a soft interior. The cornmeal’s subtle sweetness and creamy texture contrast appealingly with the browned exterior.
Fried Mush can be served as a breakfast side or snack, often accompanied by syrup or cream. It provides a traditional cornmeal preparation that highlights the grain’s texture through frying.
Caloric information varies by brand and preparation, with the recipe typically yielding about 20 slices. Slicing into smaller pieces before frying helps reduce cooking time and creates convenient portions.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1 cup milk 2%
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 3-4 tablespoons butter for frying, salted
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. 3 cups water
- In a small bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk and salt. Slowly pour the cornmeal/milk mixture into the boiling water, stirring constantly. 1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 cup 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Bring it to a boil again, then reduce heat and stir almost constantly (to avoid clumps) for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened to the consistency you like.
- Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 - inch loaf pan and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once the cornmeal has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight or until the mixture has become firm (at least 8 hours).
- Remove the cornmeal loaf from the pan and slice it into 1/2" to 1" slices. (We usually slice the loaf into 10 slices, then cut those slices in half so they cook more quickly and make smaller pieces.)
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the slices and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through. Watch them closely so they don't burn. 3-4 tablespoons salted butter
- Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey if desired.
Notes
- The recipe yields about 20 slices; one slice is considered one serving.
- Slice the firmed loaf thinner or smaller to fry faster and create smaller servings if desired.
- Butter is used for frying to achieve a flavorful, crisp crust.
- Calorie counts may vary depending on specific ingredient brands.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 51 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 51kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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