Corn porridge with ham under coffee sauce
4 servings
75 minutes
Corn porridge with ham in coffee sauce is an unusual combination of simple ingredients that reveals a new flavor of traditional products. Corn grits cooked in milk become tender and creamy, creating a soft texture. Salty ham adds richness, while the coffee sauce brings a slight bitterness and deep aroma, giving the dish sophistication. A poached egg completes the composition with the velvetiness of its yolk. Such a recipe can be found in European cuisine, where they love to experiment with flavor contrasts. The dish is perfect for breakfast or a light dinner, and its unusual sauce will surprise even seasoned gourmets. It harmoniously pairs with fresh herbs and a light salad, creating a balance of richness and freshness.
1
To prepare the porridge, mix water with milk and bring the liquid to a boil. Then stir in the grain, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about an hour. Finally, season with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Water: 3 glasss
- Milk: 1 glass
- Cornmeal (polenta): 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
While the porridge is cooking, prepare poached eggs. Add salt and vinegar to a pot of gently boiling water. Start stirring the water in one direction and crack the eggs right into the center of the whirlpool. Continue stirring and cook for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Salt: to taste
- Vinegar: to taste
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
3
To prepare the sauce, place ham in a heated pan and lightly fry it. Then remove the ham to a separate dish and pour coffee and broth into the pan, heating for 3-5 minutes.
- Ham: 1 piece
- Black coffee: 1 glass
- Meat broth: 0.5 glass
4
When serving, place a pillow of porridge in a deep dish, add ham and poached egg on top, pour with sauce, and add a pinch of green onion.
- Ham: 1 piece
- Chicken egg: 6 pieces
- Spring onion: to taste
