Funchi (Dutch Antilles Cornmeal) recipe

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Ingredients

12 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 cups coarse cornmeal

Nutrition Info

270.5 calories
carbohydrate: 56.2 g
cholesterol: 1.1 mg
fat: 2.2 g
fiber: 2.9 g
protein: 5.9 g
saturatedFat: 0.4 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 1033.3 mg
sugar: 1.9 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring the stock to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Pour the cornmeal into stock in a steady stream while stirring vigorously until thickened. Cook for 40 minutes, stirring often until very thick.

  2. Pour the funchi onto a cold, slightly wet plate, and spread evenly. Cover with another plate, and allow to set, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges like a pie to serve.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

The number one food in the Dutch Antilles, funchi is eaten as a source of carbohydrates at dinner.

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