Africa: Cape Verde: Cape Verdean Cuscuz De Milho (Traditional Cornbread-like Cuscus
INGREDIENTS:
32 ounce bag of yellow corn flour
1 cup pre-cooked yellow cornmeal (this is labeled as )
2 tablespoons tapioca starch (also known as manioc starch or tapioca flour)
1 cup of granulated sugar (can use less if desired)
2-3 cups of room temperature water
1-2 tablespoons 1-2 tablespoons of cinnamon
Cooking spray or a few tablespoons of salted butter for greasing the binde
Salted butter, softened for serving
INSTRUCTIONS:
Empty the bag of flour into the large metal bowl. Add the cornmeal, and tapioca starch, and combine them with your hands.
NOTES:
Make sure to wrap any leftovers in foil and store them in the refrigerator, otherwise they will get moldy!
Reheat leftovers in a steamer or wrap in a moist paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds