Traditional Madeiran Fried Cornmeal Recipe
Traditional Madeiran fried cornmeal (farinha de milho frita), is a deep fried cornmeal treat filled with kale, collard greens and other ingredients.
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Ingredients
1 cup white corn meal4 garlic cloves, minced1 cube chicken bouillon dissolved in water4 kale or collard greens leaves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons salt4 cups waterVegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a saucepan on high heat, add the garlic and olive oil.
- Let it cook for a minute and then add the water, chicken broth, and corn meal. Mix until the corn meal is totally dissolved.
- Add the salt and kale or collard greens and stir consistently until the water is boiling.
- Turn the heat to low and let it cook for about half an hour while stirring occasionally until the cornmeal thickens.
- Once thickened, pour the mixture into a greased and flat bottomed dish. Let the mixture rest for 2 hours.
- Now cut the corn meal into squares and begin to fry them in a deep frying pan on high heat with vegetable oil.
- Fry them a couple at a time until they are golden brown and then once they are done place them on a platter with papers towels to dry.
- Once they are all done, let them cool for 5 minutes and serve immediately.
Adapted from a Recipe by: easyportugueserecipes.com
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Comments (14)
Piet Brits
Best i had in a long time. We had it on a day jol with pork kiaangs.
3 Years ago, Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Soemie Mokamat
I ate this last year in Madeira at Pingo Doce (foodcorner) it was very delicious! Today iam trying to make it at ny home in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Wish me luck
3 Years ago, Friday, May 12, 2023
Dave Burger
Discovered this in a mall town in South Africa. Restaurant Manny's in Bot Rivier. Totally awesome. Maize meal is a staple diet for most Africans. But this Portuguese twist is fabulous!!
3 Years ago, Saturday, April 8, 2023
Mariana van der Walt
I ate it at Manny's in Botriver. Very tasty and definitely going to try it when we are having our next barbeque.
3 Years ago, Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sue
What is the grade of cornmeal used is it coarse medium or fine?
4 Years ago, Sunday, July 31, 2022
Tuga Pops
The author does not specify, so I would go with either medium or fine Sue.
4 Years ago, Sunday, July 31, 2022
Robert Frost
I am from Alabama, and cornbread is a staple of the diet and I love it. Can you tell me the name of corn meal here in Portugal? I see a couple of different kinds and don't know which to use.
Thanks
Robert
Thanks
Robert
4 Years ago, Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Tuga Pops
Hi Robert, I believe corn meal in Portuguese is "farinha de milho".
4 Years ago, Tuesday, March 1, 2022






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