Cuscuz Nordestino (Brazilian Steamed Cornmeal Breakfast)

Ingredients

• •2 cups Brazilian flaked cornmeal (flocão de milho)
• •1 cup water
• •3/4 tsp salt
• •2 tbsp unsalted butter

Directions

1. 1Combine flaked cornmeal and salt in a bowl, sprinkle with water, and mix until evenly damp but not wet.
2. 2Rest the hydrated cornmeal for 10 minutes so the flakes absorb the water.
3. 3Loosen the grains with your fingers and spoon them into a cuscuzeira or fine steamer basket without packing.
4. 4Steam over simmering water for 10–12 minutes until the cornmeal is tender and holds together lightly.
5. 5Turn the steamed cuscuz onto a plate and fluff it gently with a fork.
6. 6Dot with butter while hot and serve immediately as a savoury breakfast.

💡 Use flocão or another coarse Brazilian flaked cornmeal, not semolina; the hydration-and-steaming method defines this dish.

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