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American Indian Hopi Blue Corn Mush Savory Way

A home-style American Indian Hopi Blue Corn Mush "Savory Way made with Water, Salt, Blue Cornmeal, and Oil For Frying. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 qt
• to taste
• 1 1/2 cup
• to taste

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, add salt to taste, and whisk in the cornmeal.

2. 2

   Lower the heat and stir the cornmeal for 10 minutes or until it tastes done.

3. 3

   The coarser the meal, the longer it will take.

4. 4

   Pour the cooked cereal onto a cookie sheet or into a bread pan and set it aside to cool for an hour or so or until firm.

5. 5

   Once it has cooled, slice it into pieces for frying.

6. 6

   Fry the slices in butter or oil in a nonstick pan until lightly crisped on both sides.

7. 7

   If this is to be eaten as a savory, sprinkle a little red chili or paprika on top just before serving.

8. 8

   Deborah Madison, "The Savory Way", Posted by Dorothy Hair 1998