Grits (Polenta)

Cornmeal porridge is my favourite porridge.  Some call it grits, others polenta or mush. Here is the basic version which can be dressed up however you please.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cornmeal
A pinch of Himalayan salt
2 cups water 

Directions:

1.    Place cornmeal, water and salt in a small, heavy saucepan.
2.    Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce the heat right down and cook gently for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring very frequently to prevent lumps forming.
3.    Be careful as it can be spitting back at you and it is very hot!
4.    Add more hot water from the kettle if the mixture becomes thick and dry. The best consistency is the one you prefer. That said when first making it look for a texture that is soft and thick.
5.    Allow the porridge to cool a little before eating; it holds the heat very well.

Now that you have the basic cornmeal porridge, there are so many variations of it.
•    A very simple thing to do is at the beginning of cooking, add a handful of sultanas/raisins or any dried fruit.
•    For a filling porridge add nuts or seeds or coconut – or all of them for a real fun luxurious porridge. My favorite is chia seeds (a great way to add those omega 3s)
•    You can even add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or cardamom which is very yummy.
•    Serve with ghee or coconut oil (which is my favourite)