Mealie Meal

1. 1

   Bring the water and salt to a boil in a heavy covered 3-quart saucepan.

2. 2

   Dump the cornmeal into the water, and stir with a wooden spoon to moisten completely.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low, and stir again.

4. 4

   Cover, and continue cooking about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   The mixture should be fairly stiff.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat, stir again and set aside, covered, 30 to 40 minutes, until the mixture is just warm.

7. 7

   Spoon out in a mound on a serving dish and serve in place of bread with soups and stews.

8. 8

   Mealie meal is eaten by pulling hunks of it off the mound and squeezing it lightly between the fingertips to compress it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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