Dutch Treat: Funchi

SERVES: 6

COOK TIME: 10 Min

Bacon bits, black-eyed peas and brown sugar give Funchi a rich, savory-sweet flavor. This recipe may contain Deep-South flavor, but it's an old European treat!

What You'll Need

1 can (15-ounces) black-eyed peas, drained
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 can (3-ounces) real bacon bits
4 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 cup cornmeal

What to Do

Coat a 2-quart bowl with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients except the cornmeal; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually stir in the cornmeal and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the mixture is very stiff and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Pour into the prepared bowl.
Cover the bowl for a few minutes with a serving plate, then invert onto the plate. Slice, and serve warm.

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TenorsMom

Aug 09, 2011

Helpful Hint: Instead of cooking bacon and then crumbling, I found using my kitchen scissors to cut the bacon into small pieces and then cooking it. I tried this once because I don't like getting all that grease on my hands from crumbling after cooking. Works well!