Akasan - Haitian Cornmeal Drink
A thick and creamy gluten free cornmeal drink.
Prep Time9 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Chilling Time8 hours hrs
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: Haitian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 247kcal
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- a dash of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 12 oz. can evaporated milk
Combine 2 cups of the water with the salt, cinnamon stick and star anise in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
In a small bowl, combine cornmeal and remaining water to form a paste.
Slowly add to boiling water, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove cinnamon and star anise.
Add vanilla extract, evaporated milk and sugar.
Serve warm as porridge or chill and serve as a cornmeal beverage.
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 203IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 1mg