Ginger provides a nice contrast to the mellow flavor of the cornmeal. If you like, try this with a little low-fat or nonfat milk.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup yellow cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
2 cups nonfat milk
1/4 cup mild-flavored (light) molasses
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
Preparation
Step 1
Mix 1 1/2 cups water, cornmeal and salt in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Mix in ginger. Gradually add milk and stir until mixture comes to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until cereal is thick and smooth, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes.
Step 2
Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in molasses and brown sugar. Cover saucepan and let stand 15 minutes.
Step 3
Spoon cereal into bowls and serve
