Steamed Cornmeal

Last updated 2026-11-14 — Steamed Cornmeal is made by placing cornmeal in a basin or dough tray, soaking it with warm water until it becomes loose and crumbly, then letting it sit for a while. It is then transferred to a pot, with boiling water added to cover about one-third of the mixture. The mixture is cooked over high heat for about twenty minutes, then simmered over low heat until the water evaporates and it is fully cooked. Some also mix the cornmeal with diced potatoes, soaked and swollen broad beans, peas...