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Cornchaff recipe from Cameroon

(Cornchaff ) Sweet corn and pinto beans porridge

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 2 cups sweet corn
  • 1 sprig Parsley
  • 1 small green onion
  • 1/2 inch cube ginger
  • 1 small habanero
  • 2 gloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 Tbsp palm oil
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup crayfish optional

Instructions
 

  • Slice half of the onion. Blend the remaining half with garlic, ginger, parsley, green onion, harbanero and 1/3 cup of water.
  • In a 5 quart skillet, heat up 1-2 tablespoon canola oil and saute onions until they start to brown.
  • Add in corn/ beans, blended spices and half a cup of water. Cover and let simmer on medium for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Then add in palm oil and crayfish, cook for about 10 more minutes. Season to taste and serve.

Notes

A great option for corn is Juanita's Mexican style hominy! Rinse several times before using. And feel free to substitute pinto beans with black beans or any other beans.
 
Easy cornchaff recipe from Cameroon