15 Amazing Cornmeal Recipes
Source: Henrique Ferrera, AdobeStockCornmeal is very popular both here and in other parts of the world – for example, in South American countries. This is because it is very affordable and at the same time has its own bright, original taste. We're sharing 15 great recipes for dishes you can make with it!
1. Kefir Casserole with Cornmeal
Source: pinterest.comAdd sugar with vanilla or, conversely, salt with herbs and spices.
You will need: 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 cup kefir, 1 pinch baking soda, 15 g butter, 1 egg.
Preparation: Mix kefir with cornmeal and baking soda. Add melted butter with egg, season to taste, mix everything again and let stand for 10 minutes. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the casserole in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Healthy Cornmeal Buns
Source: cozinhasimples.com.brThese buns are much healthier and lower in calories than regular sweet buns.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 100 g cornmeal, 1 egg, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp sugar, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with the egg and oil. Add all dry ingredients and knead the dough. Divide it into 4 parts, form buns and make small parallel cuts on them. You can sprinkle them with something or brush with egg to taste. Bake the buns for 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
3. Georgian Mchadi Flatbreads
Source: news.myseldon.comGeorgian cuisine also actively uses cornmeal, and here's a clear example.
You will need: 300 g cornmeal, 3/4 cup water.
Preparation: Sift the cornmeal, add water, and knead the dough thoroughly. Form small flatbreads up to 10 mm thick, resembling cutlets in shape. Fry them in a pan with a lid on both sides until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
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4. Pumpkin Waffles with Cornmeal
Source: dzen.ruA wonderful seasonal recipe for Belgian waffles with a vibrant taste and aroma.
You will need: 250 g pumpkin, 200 g cornmeal, 3 tbsp sour cream, 3 eggs, 50 g sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin finely, whisk the eggs with sour cream and sugar. Add cornmeal with baking powder, then fold in the pumpkin. Cook the waffles in an electric waffle maker according to instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
5. Cornmeal Cookies with Raisins
Source: youtube.comYou can also add a handful of dried cranberries or other additions.
You will need: 150 g cornmeal, 50 g walnuts, 50 g raisins, 50 g sugar, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp water and vegetable oil.
Preparation: Chop the walnuts and raisins. Mix all ingredients for the dough and form small cookies. Bake them on parchment paper in the oven for about 20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
6. Cornbread with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Source: reciple.ruNo special culinary skills are needed for this bread – anyone can easily make it.
You will need: 1 cup cornmeal, 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, 6 sun-dried tomatoes, 100 g feta cheese, 1 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Preparation: Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and crumble the feta cheese. Whisk the eggs with sugar, add milk, then add cornmeal with baking soda. Finally, fold in the feta and tomatoes, pour the batter into a mold, and bake the bread in the oven for 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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7. Cornmeal Crackers
Source: povar.ruHealthy, wholesome crackers that can easily be made at home.
You will need: 200 g cornmeal, 25 g flax seeds, 100 g sunflower seeds, 50 g sesame seeds, 25 g pumpkin seeds, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 200 ml boiling water, 1 tsp salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients and add oil and boiling water. Knead the dough and roll it into a layer about 5 mm thick between two sheets of parchment paper, as the dough will be crumbly. Cut the crackers arbitrarily directly on the parchment and bake them in the oven for 45 minutes at 150 degrees Celsius.
8. Gluten-Free Cottage Cheese Cookies
Source: pinterest.comFor a more pleasant taste and texture, two types of flour are used here.
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 80 g rice flour, 80 g cornmeal, 1 egg, 1 tbsp honey, 1 pinch baking soda.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with honey, egg, and baking soda. Add rice and cornmeal, and knead a firm dough. Roll it into a layer 5-7 mm thick, cut out cookies, and bake them in the oven on parchment paper for 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
9. Cornmeal Muffin with Currants
Source: mirtesen.ruOther berries will also work, but preferably those with a tart flavor.
You will need: 2 eggs, 50 ml milk, 1 tbsp cocoa, 1 tsp baking powder, 8 tbsp cornmeal, 1 pinch cinnamon, 6 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp 20% sour cream, 300 g currants.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients, and whisk the eggs with sour cream. Combine both mixtures, add milk, and whisk the batter again. Fold in the currants, pour into a mold, and bake the muffin in the oven for 35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
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10. Cornmeal Crackers
Source: youtube.comMaking homemade crackers is much easier than it seems.
You will need: 1 cup wheat flour, 1 cup cornmeal, 150 ml milk, 4 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp flax seeds, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar.
Preparation: Sift the wheat and cornmeal, and add all other ingredients. Knead a fairly firm dough and roll it out thinly. Cut the dough into squares, place them on parchment paper, and bake the crackers in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius.
11. Lazy Vareniki with Cornmeal
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThe simplest quick breakfast for the whole family.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 100 g cornmeal, 1 egg, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Blend the cottage cheese with egg and sugar. Add cornmeal, knead the dough, and form small lazy vareniki in any convenient way. Boil them in simmering water until they float, then for another 3 minutes.
12. Cornmeal Pancakes
Source: botanichka.ruUnlike traditional Russian oladi, these pancakes are fried only on a dry pan.
You will need: 200 ml milk, 3 tbsp sugar, 40 g wheat flour, 130 g cornmeal, 1 egg, 20 g butter, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Mix both types of sifted flour with baking powder and sugar. Beat in the egg and gradually add milk, stirring. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes, add melted butter, and mix again. Fry the pancakes on both sides for 2-3 minutes on a dry pan.
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13. Syrniki with Cornmeal
Source: gotovim-doma.ruAdd a pinch of turmeric – and the golden hue will be even brighter.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 1 egg, 2 tbsp cornmeal, 2 tbsp sugar.
Preparation: Mash the cottage cheese with sugar, add the egg, and mix. Add cornmeal, mix the mass again, form syrniki, and fry them on both sides in a pan.
14. Mamalyga (Polenta) from Cornmeal
Source: ok.ruThis traditional dish is made from cornmeal, not coarser ground corn grits.
You will need: 2 cups cornmeal, 1.5 tsp salt, 4 cups water, butter.
Preparation: Add salt and one-third of the cornmeal to cold water, then mix everything to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring. Cook for 10 minutes and gradually add the remaining cornmeal, continuing to stir constantly. Cook the mamalyga for about 25 minutes until it forms a thick mass that pulls away from the sides of the pot. Serve it with butter.
15. Cornmeal Pancakes
Source: pinterest.comThese are quite unusual, so we recommend trying them at least once!
You will need: 200 g cornmeal, 220 ml milk, 2 eggs, 3 tsp sugar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Mix all dry ingredients, and whisk the eggs with milk. Combine both mixtures, add oil, mix the batter, and let it rest for 15 minutes. Fry thin pancakes on a well-heated pan.
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