Couche-Couche
Description
A classic Cajun cornmeal breakfast — cornmeal moistened with water, pan-fried in corn oil until crispy on the outside and soft within, then served in a deep bowl with cold milk. Simple, inexpensive, and deeply traditional. A staple of Cajun breakfast tables and a favorite supper in homes along the bayou.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Add salt to the corn meal and moisten with water. Mix until just combined.
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Heat the corn oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
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Put the corn meal mixture in the hot pan and stir constantly with a large spoon until thoroughly heated.
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Eliminate any lumps by mashing with the spoon while stirring.
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Cover the pan, lower the heat, and let steam for 4–5 minutes.
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Serve in a deep bowl with cold milk.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Sodium 160mg7%
- Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Too much water will make the dish lumpy. Use just enough to moisten the cornmeal.
Adjust heat carefully to prevent burning — the cornmeal scorches quickly once the moisture evaporates.
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