Mayi Moulen is a creamy corn porridge that is flavored with fragrant garlic. It is often enjoyed in Haitian cuisine and served as a side or with Sos Pwa Nwa (black-bean sauce) and sliced avocados.
Ingredients
Garlic
– 2 cloves
Oil
– 1 Tablespoon olive, avocado, canola, or other vegetable-based oil
Cornmeal
- 1 cup, coarsely ground
Thyme
– ½ teaspoon, dried
Water–
4 cups
Boullion
– 2 Tablespoons low or reduced sodium bouillon paste or powdered bouillon
Parsley
– 1 Tablespoon, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Finley chop (mince) the garlic.
Step 2
Heat oil on medium heat in a saucepan. Sauté the garlic for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the cornmeal. Add the water, boullion, and thyme. Stir for 2 minutes to break up lumps. Reduce heat to low and let cook for 20 minutes.
Step 4
Turn off heat. Add the parsley. Stir vigorously for 2 minutes to break up any lumps. Serve with Sos Pwa Nwa (black-bean sauce) and sliced avocados.