Name: Polenta (Mayi Moulen)
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cornmeal ((do not use cornmeal flour)); ½ cup corn kernels; 1 tsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp plant-based butter or margarine; 2 tsp salt or to taste; 1 tsp black pepper, or to taste; ¼ cup onions, finely chopped; 1 garlic, finely chopped ((1 tsp minced)); 6 - 8 cups water; 2 scallions, finely chopped ((optional)); ¼ cup vegan cheddar cheese (optional)

Polenta (Mayi Moulen)

This is a savory polenta dish.

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Ingredients

2 cups yellow cornmeal (do not use cornmeal flour)
½ cup corn kernels
1 tsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp plant-based butter or margarine
2 tsp salt or to taste
1 tsp black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup onions, finely chopped
1 garlic, finely chopped (1 tsp minced)
6 - 8 cups water
2 scallions, finely chopped (optional)
¼ cup vegan cheddar cheese optional

Instructions

Heat a pot to medium heat.
Add vegetable oil, then add the onions, scallions (optional) and 1 tsp salt, and gently stir for 2 minutes. Add a tbsp of water to prevent burning if needed.
Add garlic and gently stir for 1 minute.
Add water and bring to a boil and add the cornmeal and stir until there are no clumps.
Add the butter, black pepper and salt and cook for 10 minutes.
Optional: add the vegan cheese and stir until vegan cheese is melted.