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( Angú )
Cornmeal Mash
( Angú )
Like farofa, this starchy dish has a simple base and countless variations. Introduced to Brazilian cuisine by African slaves, angú remains a versatile Brazilian staple.
Ingredients
1 cup fine or stone-ground cornmeal
3 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
Details
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Ready in: 45 minutes
Serves: 4
Method
In a small bowl, whisk together cornmeal and 1 cup of the water. Set aside.
Use about ½ tablespoon of butter to grease a 9 inch round pie plate. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring remaining 2 cups water to a boil and add salt.
Add cornmeal mixture to the saucepan. Lower heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, for 15 to 25 minutes or until the mixture thickens and holds its shape. Stir in remaining 2½ tablespoons butter.
Pour cornmeal batter into the prepared pie plate and let sit 10 to 15 minutes or until slightly cooled. Turn pie plate upside down onto a platter to gently remove angú. Cut in wedges and serve.*
*Try serving angú with tomato sauce, meat sauce, grated cheese or other toppings.
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