Cornmeal Mush

Ingredients

• 1.3 cups cornmeal 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2.5 cups water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• loaf pan

Directions

1. Mix together cornmeal, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. If using as cereal, spoon mush into bowls and serve with milk and sugar, if desired. If frying, pour mixture into a loaf pan and chill completely.
3. Remove from pan, cut into slices, and fry in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.
4. Serve with sauce of your choice.