Recipes · Side dishes
Funchi
A comforting cornmeal staple served soft with stews or cooled, sliced and fried until golden.
Ingredients
- 250 g fine cornmeal
- 750 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter, optional
Method
- 1
Bring the water and salt to a gentle boil.
- 2
Whisk in the cornmeal gradually to avoid lumps.
- 3
Cook while stirring until thick and pulling away from the pan.
- 4
Serve soft, or spread in a dish, cool, slice and fry for a crisp version.