Easy
Cape Verdean
Papas de Milho
Cape Verdean cornmeal porridge - comforting breakfast.
30
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
5 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
30 min
Total Time
Ingredients (7 items)
1.00 cup
Fine cornmeal
3.00 cups
Milk
0.25 cup
Sugar
1.00 tsp
Cinnamon
1.00 tsp
Vanilla
0.50 tsp
Salt
2.00 tbsp
Butter
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Heat milk in heavy-bottomed saucepan.
5 minutes
2
Gradually whisk in cornmeal to avoid lumps.
3
Add salt and cook stirring constantly.
15 minutes
4
Add sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
5
Cook until thick and creamy, 5 more minutes.
5 minutes
6
Stir in butter and serve hot.
7
Garnish with more cinnamon if desired.